Tank’s theory makes sense. Watch where you want the ball to go. Works in pitching, bowling, throwing pretty much anything. There appears to be something about using another object to impart force to the ball/puck that necessitates keeping one’s eyes on said ball/puck rather than the target, even when the ball/puck is stationary. Must be a hand-eye coordination thing, probably could be explained by an (neuro)ophthalmologist or neurophysiologist or someone similar. If you watch placekickers, they will look once at the goalposts, but during the kick, they keep their eyes on the ball at all times, for any number of reasons. Could be a bad snap or a bad hold.
phoenixnyc about 9 years ago
Golfers have two types of clubs: those they swear by and those they swear at.
J Quest about 9 years ago
Interesting theory, although poor analogy. I wonder if hockey players look at the puck before shooting on goal? Soccer players? Football kickers?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 9 years ago
Tank’s theory makes sense. Watch where you want the ball to go. Works in pitching, bowling, throwing pretty much anything. There appears to be something about using another object to impart force to the ball/puck that necessitates keeping one’s eyes on said ball/puck rather than the target, even when the ball/puck is stationary. Must be a hand-eye coordination thing, probably could be explained by an (neuro)ophthalmologist or neurophysiologist or someone similar. If you watch placekickers, they will look once at the goalposts, but during the kick, they keep their eyes on the ball at all times, for any number of reasons. Could be a bad snap or a bad hold.