Movement synchronization in complex and dynamic team coordination: Relationship with mutual anticipation (opens in new tab)

Mutual anticipation of teammates' actions enables efficient interactions in team coordination that achieves a common goal and high performance. In team sports involving direct competition, such implicit and non-verbal interactions within short periods are required. If players begin moving only after observing their teammates, gaps may emerge, allowing opponents to interfere. When mutual anticipation functions properly, players' interactions are ...