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Hand Differences in the Rate and Variability of Rapid Tapping

John I. TodorDepartment of Physical Education, The University of Michigan
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Paul M. KyprieDepartment of Physical Education, The University of Michigan
Pages 57-62 | Received 14 Jun 1979, Published online: 13 Aug 2013

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