Overbound is deeply rooted in sports. As many sports are all about balls - throwing them, catching them, kicking them, bouncing them, we have used balls in our practice from day one. Balls are unpredictable and fun! They serve as a source of movement, point of focus and often an ignition of much needed laughter. So, check out the techniques below, grab a ball you have or order a set in the SHOP, and let your eyes have some fun.
LET’S PRACTICE
HAND SCALER
Stand straight with your Trainer on and a ball in your hand, your arm close to your body
With your Trainer on, look forward into the shield, your head high. DO NOT PEEK THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE LENS!
Find an angle that allows you to see the ball in your periphery
Toss the ball into the air and catch it with the same hand 10-times, then switch hands
Increase the height of your throw as your ability increases
This practice not only engages your peripheral vision, it also develops your eye body coordination
Keep your spirit light, breathe and laugh at yourself if you star to feel clumsy. We have all been there!
Practice Lenses: #1 and #2. Use lens #3 for advanced practice.
Tips & Watch outs:
This practice may be very hard at first, you may be dropping the ball a lot! So put a few balls in your pocket, then pick them all up once you run out
Use a softer ball (like the Overbound training ball), that does not bounce off, and is therefore easier to catch
If using lens #3, ensure your arm and hand are aligned with the side of your body.
For super advanced practice, challenge yourself with a ping pong ball
HAND SCALER WITH EXTENDED ARM
Stand straight with your Trainer on and a ball in your hand, your arm stretched away from your body
With your Trainer on, look forward into the shield, your head high. DO NOT PEEK THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE LENS!
Toss the ball into the air and catch it with the same hand 10-times, then switch hands
Increase the height of your throw as your ability increases
This practice not only engages your peripheral vision, it also develops your eye body coordination
Keep your spirit light, breathe and laugh at yourself if you star to feel clumsy. We have all been there!
Practice Lenses: #1 and #2. Use lens #3 for advanced practice.
Tips & Watch outs:
This practice may be very hard at first, you may be dropping the ball a lot! So put a few balls in your pocket, then pick them all up once you run out
Use a softer ball (like the Overbound training ball), that does not bounce off, and is therefore easier to catch
If using lens #3, ensure your arm and hand are aligned with the side of your body.
For super advanced practice, challenge yourself with a ping pong ball
LOW BALL TOSS
Stand comfortably, your head high, your Trainer on and a ball in your hand. Your arms relaxed by your side
Look forward into the shield. DO NOT PEEK THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE LENS!
Pass the training ball from one hand to the other at waist for several minutes
Notice the movement in your lower periphery
To increase the effectiveness of this practice (and its difficulty), walk forward slowly to engage your left and right periphery at the same time. See the world moving in the direction opposite to your movement
This practice actively stimulates your lower periphery, while developing your eye-body coordination
Practice Lenses: #1, #2 or #3
Tips & Watch outs:
Use a softer ball (like the Overbound training ball), that does not bounce off, and is therefore easier to catch
If you have difficulties seeing the ball, look at it (to indicate to your brain that it is there), then get back into position, close your eyes and imagine seeing the ball through your lower periphery. Once you get a clear picture in your mind, open your eyes and try again. Depending on your physical ability, you can keep tossing the ball while your eyes are closed to help with your imagination.
HIGH BALL TOSS
Stand comfortably, your head high, your Trainer on and a ball in your hand. Your arms relaxed by your side
Look forward into the shield. DO NOT PEEK THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE LENS!
Pass the training ball back and forth from one hand to the other above your forehead for several minutes (find an angle that allows you to notice the ball in your upper periphery)
Notice the movement in your upper periphery
To increase the effectiveness of this practice (and its difficulty), walk forward slowly to engage your left, right and lower periphery at the same time. See the world moving in the direction opposite to your movement
This practice actively stimulates your upper periphery, while developing your eye-body coordination
This practice does not train binocular vision and is different from SINGLE BALL JUGGLER shown in a different section of this program
Practice Lenses: #1, #2 or #3
Tips & Watch outs:
Use a softer ball (like the Overbound training ball), that does not bounce off, and is therefore easier to catch
If you have difficulties seeing the ball, look at it (to indicate to your brain that it is there), then get back into position, close your eyes and imagine seeing the ball through your lower periphery. Once you get a clear picture in your mind, open your eyes and try again. Depending on your physical ability, you can keep tossing the ball while your eyes are closed to help with your imagination.
Take brakes if your arms get tired or alternate with LOW BALL TOSS practice