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The eyes help set the proprioception for the rest of the body. In other words, wherever you look, your body will tend to motion in that direction. This is largely a reason why weightlifters look directly ahead to the horizon when lifting.

I actually like having athletes look higher than the horizon level to help rotate the body more upright in the receiving position.

Want to give this a shot yourself? The next time you snatch/clean, take your first lift keeping your eyes down at the floor, then the next lift with your eyes at the horizon and finally one looking (much) higher than the horizon. How did each one feel?

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