The types of coordinative abilities are: 

1. Orientation ability – It is the ability to determine the position of the body and its parts in time and space in relation to gravity, opponents etc., depends on functional capacity of sensory organs. 

2. Coupling ability – It is the ability to combine the movements of different body parts for performing perfect sports movements like in boxing, the movements of hands, trunks are essential. 

3. Reaction ability – It is the skill to react quickly to a stimulus. It can be simple or complex. For examplethe chaser in kho-kho runs immediately after the kho is given. 

4. Balance ability – It is the ability to maintain balance during the complete body movements and to regain balance quickly after the balance disturbing movements, like in water skiing and performing on balancing beam. 

5. Rhythm ability – It is the ability to observe or perceive the rhythm of a movement and to do the movement with the required rhythm, like in gymnastics, diving, etc. 

6. Adaptation ability – It is the ability to adjust or change the movement effectively on the basis of changes or anticipated changes in the situation.