Skill-related fitness
Co-ordination
Co-ordination is when actions are linked smoothly in the correct order. For example, when catching, kicking or throwing, all parts of the body work in time together to achieve success in the action.
Impact on performance
Good co-ordination for a goalkeeper will mean they combine the timing of their jump with the extension of the arms at the correct moment to meet a cross and catch it before an attacker can head the ball towards goal.
A table tennis player with poor co-ordination will struggle to move the bat to a point after the bounce of the ball in a fast enough time. This means the player will have less chance of hitting a successful return.
A rugby player attempting a drop goal who has poor co-ordination might drop the ball at a moment when the foot is not quite ready. Swinging the foot at the wrong moment means the timing of the kick at the bounce is off and the ball can go in the wrong direction, reducing the chances of it going between the posts.
Technical qualities
Consistency
Consistency is the ability to repeat movements and/or skills over and over again with fluency, control and success.
Impact on performance
A golfer with a consistent swing and set up will be able to hit a ball the same height and distance over and over again. This means they can hit a shot to a green and put it much nearer the hole.
A triple jumper with a run up of consistent speed and pace will arrive at the take-off board at the same point, and not worry about shortening or lengthening the last step. This means the jump is much more fluent, giving them a better chance of jumping further.
A volleyball player with an inconsistent serve will not be able to put the ball into an area of the court that they want to. This may result in the serve going out of play or providing a much easier dig shot for the opponent.