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jamielatham 20th November 2005 13:00

Hand/Eye Co-ordination
 
Hi all;

I was wandering weather anyone new on how to improve your Hand/Eye Co-ordnation?

Thanks


Jay

High Wing Drifter 20th November 2005 14:22

The guys at GAPAN say you can't. They say it is the way your brain is wired up. I have to say I disagree. I don't think there is any such thing as hand-eye coordination per se, as this implies that if I have it, I have some unquantifiable attribute that somebody else simply doesn't posses, which is just another way of saying that nobody really understands it.

I reckon keeping tabs on an ILS whilst keeping a good scan going is as much a skill as getting good at footy (foot-eye). You develop techniques in both. It just so happens that some people just know what to do without much hinting. Others, need to be taught and so must (initally at least) practice harder (much in many cases).

For example, I also reckon that if you go and do the GAPAN aptitude test with the concept of "anticipation" firmly ensconsed in your mind you will do much much better than if you turned up on the day without giving it any thought at all. Is that hand-eye coordination, or is it simply understanding the problem?

How to improve it? Not sure. Playing with flight simulators or even an online Quake fragfest surely can't do any harm!

TJF97 20th November 2005 15:55

Jamie,
There are certain websites for young men like you where you can improve your hand eye co-ordination.

Nuts

FHM

Loaded

There also many many magazines that you can buy as well, although if you have trouble reaching them then ask an adult to reach up and get you one!! ;)

TJF97

Mercenary Pilot 20th November 2005 16:43

If that dosn't work, get yourself a playstation!:ok:

High Wing Drifter 20th November 2005 17:16

TJF97,

There are certain websites for young men like you where you can improve your hand eye co-ordination.
Hmm, I not sure you committed enough for this game. I see CAP 696. 697 and 698 are now online. Should be more than sufficient :}

A38lephant 21st November 2005 18:46

Take up juggling. Must be good for improving H/E coordination.

Farrell 24th November 2005 19:36

Also, and this is a bit wild for the first few minutes....reverse the axis on your mouse, and then play a game on your PC...even try it with a flight simulator program if you have one.

speedbird001 25th November 2005 07:25

Try The Link Below, Some Old Classics Like Space Invaders :ok:

http://elegans.imbb.forth.gr/games/


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