Hand-eye coordination is pivotal for athletic performance, yet comparative analyses between combat and non-combat sports athletes are lacking. This study aimed to bridge this gap by comparing hand-eye coordination using the head-mounted reflex ball test.

Material & Methods: A total of 122 participants, including combat and non-combat sports players, underwent test. The head-mounted reflex ball test measured alternate hand-eye coordination by instructing participants to perform alternating hand punches on the reflex ball for 30 seconds.

Results: Statistical analysis showed a significant difference (p < 0.05) in coordination performance between combat and non-combat players. Combat players exhibited superior coordination, with a mean score of 63.52 repetitions compared to 44.31 repetitions by non-combat players.