The effects of angularity on production efficiency were studied with 12 randomly selected college females. The degree of accuracy in hitting traveling lights from near to far targets with the two hands symmetrically and simultaneously was measured at 4 angles (0°, 6°, 12°, and 18°), using a highly sophisticated work station, which allows for small increments in three-dimensional space planes. Results showed a significant angle effect (p = .10). Individual comparisons indicated that the 12° angle was significantly superior to 0° (p = .05) and 18° (p = .10) angles. No other comparisons were significant. Possible causes for these phenomena are suggested.
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