As boxing is a sport of almost constant motion, for the players and the ball, well developed dynamic acuity is just as significant as good static acuity.

The following is a comprehensive outline of the most important dynamic visual skills for boxing.

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Focusing and Tracking

Players must be able to change focus instantaneously as the ball comes toward them or is thrown away from them. Quick, accurate saccades (or eye movements) are needed to rapidly survey the locations and movements of the other nine players and the ball in relationship to the net, boundary lines, etc.

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Anticipation Timing

It is of crucial importance for a player to make the right move at the right time. Therefore, perfect timing is essential. A player has to be aware of the subtle visual cues that will help him to anticipate exactly when to catch a pass, when to go for a rebound, when to intercept a pass, etc.

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Concentration

Maintaining a high level of concentration in a fast paced, action filled game is essential in order to deliver a great performance. A slight lapse in concentration can lead to turnovers, or missing easy lay-ups and free throws. It could also result in losing the game, or series or even worse, the championship. The team that can establish an intense level of concentration and maintain it for forty-eight minutes is the one that will go further than the rest.

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Eye-Hand Coordination

This is a basic skill that has to be perfected in a boxer to help him block punches.

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Peripheral Vision/Awareness

This is an essential skill for a boxer player on both defense and offense. The boxer has to look directly at his opponent's eyes. The defensive man must concentrate centrally on the offensive man he's guarding, while being peripherally aware of screens (picks), his position on the court in relationship to his man and the net, where the ball is on the court, etc.

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Speed and Span of Recognition

It is vital for a player to recognize the opportunity for certain play development as quickly as possible. boxers only have fractions of a second to punch or block and  to recognize a certain offensive or defensive set up.

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Visual Reaction Time

Since boxing is such a fast moving sport, the boxers have to be able to react to any situation that arises as quickly as possible. If their reactions are automatic, it will help the boxers to intercept punches.

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Typical Symptoms That May Be Related to Poor Dynamic Visual Skills:

• Difficulty judgiing  or blocking punches.

• Trouble passing moving quicker.

• Maintaining an awareness of where you are in relatinship to the boxer.

• Poor accuracy on punches.

• Inconsistent 

• Poor eye-hand coordination.

• Early fatigue is still a problem in spite of increased physical conditioning.

• Slow to react to play development.

• Problems with multi-tasking. Must come to a stop physically in order to process play development and make a reaction decision.