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Hand Eye Coordination Test

Vision Test
Fitness Test
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Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which
subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the
analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results.

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The objective of the test is to monitor the ability of the athlete's vision system
to coordinate the information received through the eyes to control, guide, and
direct the hands in the accomplishment of catching a ball (hand-eye
coordination).

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Tennis Ball
Stopwatch
Smooth Wall
Assistant

Howtoconductthetest
This test requires the athlete to throw and catch a tennis ball off a wall.

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The athlete warms up for 10 minutes

The athlete stands two metres away from a smooth wall
The assistant gives the command "GO" and starts the stopwatch
The athlete throws a tennis ball with their right hand against the wall
and catches it with the left hand, throws the ball with the left hand and
catches it with the right hand. This cycle of throwing and catching is
repeated for 30 seconds
The assistant counts the number of catches and stops the test after 30
seconds
The assistant records the number of catches

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The following normative data, for 15 to 16 year olds, is available for this test
[1]
(Beashel and Taylor (1997) )
Age
15-16 years

Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor

>35

30 - 35

25 - 29

20 - 24

<20

Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement in the athlete's hand eye coordination skill.

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TargetGroup
This test is suitable for active athletes but not for individuals where the test
would be contraindicated.

Reliability
Test reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in
measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how
strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform
the test. The following link provides a variety of factors that may influence the
results and therefore the test reliability.

Validity
Test validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it
claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and
decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful.
This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's
physical development.

Advantages
Minimal equipment required
Simple to set up and conduct
Can be conducted almost anywhere

Disadvantages
Assistant required to administer the test

References
1. BEASHEL, P and TAYLOR, J (1997) Fitness for Health and Performance.
In: BEASHEL, P and TAYLOR, J, The World of Sport Examined. Croatia:
Thomas Nelson and Sons, p. 66

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MACKENZIE, B. (2009) Hand Eye Coordination Test [WWW] Available
from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/handeye.htm [Accessed
28/10/2016]

RelatedPages
The following Sports Coach pages provide additional information on this topic:
Articles on Performance Evaluation
Articles on Skill Development
Evaluation and Performance Tests

AdditionalSourcesofInformation
For further information on this topic see the following:
BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1996) Advanced Studies in Physical
Education and Sport. UK: Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1997) The World of Sport Examined. UK:
Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd.
BIZLEY, K. (1994) Examining Physical Education. Oxford; Heinemann
Educational Publishers
DAVIS, B. et al. (2000) Physical Education and the Study of Sport. UK:
Harcourt Publishers Ltd.
GALLIGAN, F. et al. (2000) Advanced PE for Edexcel. Oxford;
Heinemann Educational Publishers
McARDLE, W. et al. (2000) Essentials of Exercise Physiology. 2nd ed.
Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
CHU, D. (1996) Explosive Power and Strength. USA; Human Kinetics
Publishers, Inc.

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