Person A holds a 30cm ruler vertically, such that the Person B’s thumb is level with the ‘0’ on the ruler
Procedure
Person A should release the ruler unexpectedly
Person B attempts to catch the ruler as quickly as possible between their thumb and finger
The score is the distance in centimetres between the ‘0’ and the point off the catch
Measurements and Scoring
This gives a measurement of the distance the ruler fell —> The greater the distance, the longer the reaction time
Drawing Conclusions
A shorter distance measured on the ruler indicates faster reflexes and greater hand-eye coordination
A longer distance on the ruler indicates slower reaction times and would suggest that the participant would benefit from drills to enhance hand-eye coordination and reflexes
