controlling the time course of a movement or action. If a movement is performed within a set time (e.g., in tune with a metronome), then its timing is controlled. Not all movement is timed. When we walk through a room to the door, for instance, the amount of time that takes may vary as we encounter obstacles. We do not typically attempt to minimise this variation in timing. In contrast, when catching a ball, we do control timing quite precisely
. See Action, Coordination, Movement coordination, Serial ordering