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Reaction Time Sports
Which sports are rated highest for Reaction Time - the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus ? This list is based on the ratings of the factors of success considered most important by visitors to this website. Reaction time is something that is hard to train for, though a sports person can be perceived to have a better reaction time by improving their anticipation of other players and by making better choices. Tennis, Fencing and Rugby are all good examples of sports in which good reactions clearly important.
The ratings are still being recorded (list from March 2011), so the list order may change over time. Although nearly 50 of the world's major sports have been analyzed, there may be others that were not included and could also be ranked highly too. You can add your own rating for sports.
| Ranking | Sport | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennis | 66 |
| =2 | Fencing | 65 |
| =2 | Rugby League | 65 |
| =2 | Surfing | 65 |
| =2 | Volleyball | 65 |
| =6 | Netball | 64 |
| =6 | Gymnastics | 64 |
| =6 | Sailing | 64 |
| =6 | Rowing | 64 |
| =10 | Table Tennis | 63 |
| =10 | Softball | 63 |
| =10 | Jockey | 63 |
| =10 | Basketball | 63 |
| =10 | Soccer | 63 |
| =10 | Archery | 63 |
| =10 | Skiing (x-country) | 63 |
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