Matching action is simply making sure each shot follows a logical progression.
Consider this sequence of a person walking through a door:
Shot 1 β A wide shot of an actor approaching a door.
Shot 2 β A closeup of the door handle and a hand reaching out to grab it.
Shot 3 β A medium shot of the hand pulling the door open and the person walking through.
Shot 4 β A reverse angle from inside the door showing the character entering the new room.
Shot 5 β A wide shot showing the door close and the character established in the new room.
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