Coordination is the ability to execute smooth, accurate, and controlled motor responses. It is the ability to select the right muscle at the right time with proper intensity to achieve proper action. Coordination is a complex skill that requires not only good balance but also good levels of other fitness components such as strength and agility. Good coordination is vital for sports involving hitting objects, such as baseball, tennis, and squash, and is an important part of skill development and the overall fitness profile in many other sports, including team sports.

Coordination can be broken up into fine or gross motor skills. Fine motor skills are about our coordination in relation to small movements and the ease they are performed, such as writing, drawing, or buttoning a shirt. Conversely, gross motor skills involve large movements and muscle groups, such as walking, kicking, and jumping. Coordination also includes hand-eye coordination and foot-eye coordination, which relates to the movement of the hands or feet in response to eye movement, as it tracks moving objects or people.

Coordination exercises can benefit overall health and wellbeing by supporting balance and agility, reducing the risk of injuries, and regulating mood and mental health. There are many interventions that can be utilized to improve coordination, such as Tai Chi, Pilates, Yoga, and the Otago Exercise Program. Coordination exercises can involve constant repetition of a few motor activities and various inputs such as instruction (auditory), sensory stimulation (touch), or positions in which the patient can view the movement (visual stimulation) to enhance motor performance.

Some examples of coordination exercises include:

• Stick Flip Coordination Test
• Wall-Toss Test
• Block Transfer
• Soda Pop Test
• Plate Tapping
• Light Board Test
• Heel-to-knee test

Balance exercises are also an essential part of coordination training, as this ability to perform static movements helps perform a wide range of bodily activities, including walking, squatting, and pressing overhead.