“Make your move after your teammate sets his feet, not before,” observed a commentator during the NBA playoff game between Dallas and Oklahoma City.
In basketball you can help a teammate by setting your feet and holding your body still in what is called a “pick.” Your teammate can then run his defender into you. This a legal play and a foul is only called if you move your feet.
I had always thought it was the player’s fault when such a foul is called. But I suddenly realized, of course, you need to wait until your teammate is still and ready before beginning the play. As the commentator said, that’s when you “make your move after your teammate sets his feet, not before.”
And I realized this insight applies to move than basketball. When you are collaborating with someone you engage only after they are ready, not before.
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