Hand Eye Coordination Test

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.

Objective

The objective of the test is to monitor the athlete's Hand Eye coordination skill.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

• Tennis Ball
• Stop Watch
• Smooth Wall
• Assistant

How to conduct the test

The Hand Eye coordination test is conducted as follows:

1. Stand two metres away from a smooth wall
2. Throw a tennis ball with your right hand against the wall and catch it with the left hand
3. Throw the ball with your left hand against the wall and catch it with the right hand
4. Repeat 2 and 3 for 30 seconds counting the catches
5. Compare results with table below

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.

Normative data for the Hand Eye coordination test

The following are national norms for 15 to 16 year olds.

Target Group

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.

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.

Associated Pages

The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:

• Articles on Performance Evaluation
• Evaluation and Performance Tests