Near/Far Drill Take two detailed objects of a similar size (books or magazines work) and place one about 18 inches from you, the other about 10 feet away. Focus on the closer object for about 5 seconds, observing as many details as you can, then shift your attention to the farther object. Study it for 5 seconds. Continue switching between the two objects for about a minute or two. Tracking Have two partners throw a ball back and forth to each other while you stand in the middle a few yards back. Stay perfectly still and keep your head straight as you track the ball with only your eyes. Depth Perception Challenge Have a partner throw a ball to you while you keep one eye closed and try to catch it to improve your depth perception. Keeping an eye closed limits the amount of information your brain receives and forces it to make decisions more efficiently, which improves reaction time. Exercise Your Peripheral Vision Your peripheral vision is the line of sight to your left and right when you look ahead. To train it, focus on a distant object in an area with moderate, constant activity like a shopping mall or city street. As you focus, try to identify objects in your peripheral vision. Practice for a few minutes every day to improve your automatic responses to people and objects approaching from the side.