An idiom referring to the real time analysis of (an) offensive move(s) for the purpose of determining the correct response.

Inflected Form(s):

Reading (adjective), Reads (plural), Read (past tense)

Comments:

Reading can be described as interpreting a situation (typically offensive) via your senses (typically your eyes) in order to calculate a response.

Reading is usually done through the eyes, but technically can be done through any of the senses.

Related Definition(s):

Anticipate, Compensate, Defense, Maneuver, Miscommunication, Motion, Move, Offense, Opponent, Telegraph

Related Term(s):

Body Communication, Body Interpretation, Body Language, Body Translation, Break the Heel, Controlled Response