Not all hobbies require precision or focus, but the ones that do are often best suited to people who have a meticulous nature and take pride in achieving the best possible results. Thankfully, there are many hobbies, and careers even, that require you to have laser-focus on the tasks you are attempting to solve or adhere to.
Some people might even consider this a form of perfectionism, but then again, if there weren’t perfectionists then we wouldn’t have the mathematical models that help us to determine the weather, or the engineering skills to build bridges that sustain thousands of tonnes of haulage every single day, and/or even the ability to send a man to the moon in a rocket.
If you’re stuck for something to do then we’re sure you’ll find some inspiration within the list of hobbies we have that involve precision, care, focus, and dedicated attention.
1. Woodworking
First up on our list is woodworking, which is something we’ve talked about extensively in other posts regarding the cost to get started and how popular it remains as a hobby.
Although woodworking can be done in an abstract fashion to create random objects or things around the home, functional woodworking requires absolute precision to make sure your objects are level, measured, and safe for use in a commercial or domestic environment. This involves different things such as learning a variety of joint styles to achieve your desired result such as dovetail joints, pocket joints, and standard miter joints.
The sign of a good woodworker often lies in the result of the final piece as you won’t be able to tell where it begins and where it ends. Your products or handiwork should look seamless to the end user and should be fully functional without a hitch. You’ll also be working with potentially lethal tools such as table saws, miter saws, and band saws that can result in severe injuries which is another reason for your absolute focus.
As a perfectionist, you’ll want to work on your woodcraft for many years — precision doesn’t come overnight and you’ll need to keep practicing your methods of joinery, sanding, and leveling across a variety of different projects.
2. Drone Flying
If you want to be a good drone pilot you’ll need to understand how to maneuver it in a safety-conscious fashion to avoid injuring pedestrians or causing damage to the local surroundings, commercial or otherwise.
Aside from the general practice of flying your drone, you can also do it competitively which adds an extra element of depth regarding how precise and focused you need to be. You’ll need to be able to turn your drone sharply and suddenly to perform at its maximum capacity, and you’ll also need practical skills like hand-eye coordination.
Some drones even come with a camera attached meaning you can combine your passion for videography with your love of getting things right.
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Whatever you decide to do, drone flying is a high-level skill that requires extreme focus and caution to maximize its potential as a hobby.
3. Martial Arts
If you want to be a good fighter then you’ll need to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, as Muhammad Ali once said. In essence, then, martial arts is about precision, discipline, and ultra-focus to get the best from yourself.
Some of the best fighters in the world aren’t necessarily the most aggressive. Floyd Mayweather Jr. prides himself on an unpredictable and precise counterpunching style that has helped him win all fifty of the fights he’s ever fought competitively in. Another fighter, Anderson Silva of the UFC, has also seen major success throughout his career with a mixture of martial art skills used such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, and more.
In fact, the style of martial art doesn’t necessarily matter, but it’s a common trend to see the most success come from fighters who show absolute adherence to their training and disciplines.
4. Golf
Golf is another sport that requires a high degree of precision due to the nature of the game and how you score points. In essence, you’ll need to pot the golf ball in the hole whilst accounting for wind speed, terrain features, and distance from the hole. This can be hard, and in most cases will require years of practice to gain the necessary skills and intuition to be effective.
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With that said, golf is extremely fun and can be a great way to spend a sunny day with some friends or even by yourself to pass the time. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy then you’ll want a good set of golf clubs with all the required irons, woods, and putters to make the most of your new hobby.
5. Darts
Darts is the quintessential precision-based hobby that requires you to throw darts at a dartboard in which you’ll need to score more points to beat the other player. There are a variety of locations on the board that will grant you points, however, the ton 80 will give you the most which is located above the bullseye in the smallest rectangular section.
Like many precision-based sports, darts can have a steep learning curve as it becomes more about intuition for the skill rather than something you can automatically get good at. This means you’ll need to practice for many hours, weeks, and even years before you have a decent level of play.
With that said, darts is a very enjoyable hobby even if you aren’t good at it and you’ll even be able to get the whole family involved with it for an action-packed day. Plus, darts are a fairly inexpensive hobby and all you’ll need is a dartboard, a set of darts, and perhaps a wall protector for spaces that you don’t want to be damaged by your misfiring.
6. Pool
Pool is a type of cue sport game where you need to pot a specific ball type or color in one of the six pockets dotted around the pool table. You’ll have to have a good understanding of angles and the ability to determine how much force needs to be applied to the ball depending on the situation.
As an investment, a pool table can be a little more costly upfront than some other hobbies, but over the long term, is relatively inexpensive when considering the amount of fun you can have with it and the fact you can get others involved with it too.
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The bulk of the cost comes from the pool table itself but you’ll also want to invest in a decent pair of pool cues, a pool triangle, some chalk, and maybe a brush to keep it clean.
7. Basketball
Basketball is a team-based sports hobby that requires a high degree of precision, quick thinking, and hand-eye coordination, all of which take time to develop properly.
The goal is to score the basketball through the opposing team’s hoop who will be defending it vehemently against your own team. Because of this, not only do you need all of the above skills but you’ll also need a plan of action to outsmart the opposing team.
One of the great things about basketball is that the investment to get started is extremely low; All you’ll need is the basketball itself and a decent pair of basketball shoes for maximum comfort.
You may not be able to find everyone you need for a basketball game within your circle of friends which is why it’s important to find a local basketball gymnasium to play with others or you can go to a local basketball park where you may find others playing. This, however, shouldn’t stop you from practicing your jump shots constantly as you’ll need to get good at them to be an effective basketball player.
Conclusion
Precision is something that can be considered in many aspects such as scoring a hole-in-one during a game of golf, or perhaps, being able to craft the smoothest joint for a woodworking project. It really depends on your personality and what your priorities are.
