If your child loves sports, improving their vision skills can give them an advantage on the field. Good vision is essential for athletes of all ages, whether they’re in competitive leagues or just playing for fun. Here are six key vision skills to practice:

• Depth Perception: Have your child practice throwing and catching at varying distances. Use targets like hula hoops to help them judge distances better.
• Dynamic Vision: Set up drills where your child tracks moving objects, such as a rolling ball or a frisbee. Encourage them to focus on the object as it moves quickly.
• Focusing Regulation: Create a game where your child switches focus between near and far objects. For instance, have them look at a nearby ball, then quickly at a distant tree.
• Peripheral Vision: Play games like “shadows” where your child must keep their eyes on a moving object while also being aware of other players around them.
• Vision Focusing: Use drills that involve spotting multiple targets in quick succession, such as hitting different cones arranged at various distances.
• Vision Tracking: Set up a batting practice where your child swings at pitched balls. Focus on their ability to track the ball from the pitcher’s hand to the plate.

Adding these activities to your child’s practice routine can improve their sports skills and make training enjoyable!

Did You Know?

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