Drills for someone with no depth perception

[Doogie]

Hi,

I tried a search but couldn't find anything on this topic.

I'm looking for some drills that I can do to improve my eye hand co-ordination and ability to see more of the opponent when I'm sparring. I have no central vision in my left eye (perephial only and am declared legally blind in it), and hence I have a "learned" sense of depth perception. I find when I'm sparring and when I'm in close I will focus in on a particular part of the opponent (hands, eyes, feet), and my vision narrows and I can't/don't see the opponent striking. i.e I'll focus on his hands and I can't see the movement of his feet and don't see the kick. I sort of have a split second where my eye's try and focus which gives that extra edge to the opponent.

I know I will never be as good as someone with perfect vision, however I would like to try and improve.

Thanks!

[DWx]

I can't think of anything specifically for depth perception (other's will have better advice), but as for where to look when sparring, I've always tried to make myself focus on the upper chest / neck area. It allows you to peripherally see the legs and arms move but also lets you watch the torso movement so you can roughly gauge when they start to launch an attack. Never watch someone's feet as that's when you'll get smacked in the face by their punch!

[Doogie]

Thanks for the reply! I'll focus on doing that that next time I'm sparring.

[JusticeZero]

I look at the wall behind them. Track the eyes softly over the outside of their silhouette. Don't ever look directly at them.

[Zaine]

I look at the wall behind them. Track the eyes softly over the outside of their silhouette. Don't ever look directly at them.

This is a good tactic. Musashi advises the same thing.

[bushido_man96]

I'd recommend scanning more, as well. With decreased range of vision, it may help to track more, to take more in.