It doesn't measure the exact reaction time. Just the average.
To improve your reaction time ,try dropping a ruler and catching it
The speed of your reflexes and after a few goes, your ability to learn.
Have one person hold a ruler at one end dangling down. Have the test subject place their fingers around but not touching the very bottom of the ruler. Without warning the first person releases the ruler to fall. Visually the test subject sees the falling ruler and attempts to grab it as soon as they see it drop. Measure the distance of travel on the ruler. Some simple calculations (gravity, acceleration, etc.) will give you the reactio time. Multiple test attempts will increase accuracy.
Any disadvantage if the test is serious.
just drop the ruler
Advantages: This test is suitable for all athletes and is quick and easy to test. Also it requires little equipment. Disadvantages: It does not measure the exact reaction time it just measures the average.
Hold the ruler at head level with your arm stretched out. Make sure the ruler is vertical. Holding the ruler with your thumb and index finger at the end with the highest measurement.Ask one of your friends or family to catch the ruler with their fingers when you drop it.Get your friend or family member to put their thumb and index finger at the bottom of the ruler, slightly open. They should not be touching the ruler.Drop the ruler. Write down the measurement on the ruler where your friend's thumb caught it.Try this with the rest of your friends and record everyone's results.Now it's your turn! Ask one of your friends to hold the ruler whilst you catch it.
Inaccuracy
use a ruler
Cough and drop your pants...
Glass is very fragile and can break in one drop.
with a ruler