Sure, let’s turn your backhand into a neuro‑experiment. The visual cortex will pick up the throw in about 80 ms, the parietal lobe will start computing trajectory almost immediately, and by 120 ms the motor cortex is already sending a pre‑programmed volley to the shoulder. The real test is whether you can catch it before the sensory feedback loop locks you in. Grab a high‑speed camera, attach an EMG strap, and we’ll see if your reaction time is tighter than my backhand—though I suspect it’ll be more of a data point than a knockout. Just remember: the brain never really “waits” for the ball; it just keeps running the simulation until the muscles follow suit.