Match on action means that when something happens in the scene then when there is a cut the same piece of action must be going on. This is an example of continuity editing and is very important in helping the audience continually understand exactly what's happening.
Here is an example:
A match on action adds variety to a scene, since it conveys two movements; the one that actually takes place on screen, and an implied one by the viewer.
By Lisa Walden
