2nd “CHAPTER” – ASSESSMENT OF HAND-EYE SKILLS AND BILATERAL MOTOR COORDINATION

1.Catching ball with two hands – Throwing the ball at a target  

Catching ball with two hands from 2 meters distance in 5 trials.  

Throwing the ball in a bin 2 meters distance in 5 trials. 

Quality of performance is assessed – whether the child can catch the ball in a smooth manner by timing the catch with two hands and throw it at a target successfully.  

The result can be compared to what is expected at a given age.

    

2. Finger-foot same side synchronized  

Tapping finger and foot on same side synchronized manner for 30 seconds. Best of 3 trials. 

Quality of performance is assessed – whether the child can synchronize the movements.  

3. Finger-foot opposite side synchronized  

Tapping alternately finger/foot of one side with the other side for 30 seconds. Best of 3 trials. 

Quality of performance is assessed – whether the child can maintain the rhythm of alternate limbs.