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Agility Agility is the ability to move and change direction and position of the body quickly and effectively while under control. It combines a number of fitness components including balance, coordination and speed. Eg the drill box, agility could also be applied in rugby and baseball, skiing, and ice skating where quick change of direction is common. An agile player is able to respond quickly to an opposing player, making agility equally as or even more important than speed. Coordination The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and effectively. It requires good interactions between the brain and the muscles, resulting in efficient body movement. An example is when a gymnast walks on a tightrope without falling. People who are well coordinated acquire new movements readily hence adapt quickly to learning new sports. Balance Balance is the ability to stay upright/ in control of body movement. There are two types of balance: ● Static- when the centre of gravity of a stationary object is on the axis of rotation. ● Dynamic- when the rotation does not produce any force Balance and Coordination are two of the most important skill related components of physical fitness. Sports that require good balance: ● Surfing ● Gymnastics ● Golf ● Baseball ● Ice hockey Reaction time Reaction time is the amount of time it takes for an organism to respond to a stimulus. Reaction time has been widely studied, as it’s particle implications may be of great consequence. And some examples would include: ● Squash ● Softball ● fencing ● Tennis...