In fishing, baiting a hook and reeling in an unsuspecting fish is generally preferable to chasing the fish around the ocean until you catch it. Unless you can swim better than the fish, you should stay in your boat and make him come to you. Strategy is the same. Why chase after your opponent and run into his territory if you can make him come to you?
Set traps that will lure your opponent into your psychological and physical territory. Give him an irresistible opportunity (the bait) and prepare a counterattack (the hook) when he takes your bait. When setting a trap, take care not to expose it too soon. If you show your trap before he has fully committed, he will withdraw.
Conversely, do not wait too long. If he bites and gets stung by your trap, he will be furious. If you do not stun him into inaction, he will redouble his resolve to beat you. Waiting too long will result in a ferocious counter by your opponent.
Timing is of the essence for baiting the opponent. Maintain your composure and let the opponent rush into you. While he is busy moving, mentally step back and with full alertness, view him like a fish circling your hook.
Stay detached and wait for the perfect moment to hook him and attack. Maintain a relaxed, ready posture and mind. Pick your chance and finish him when you are at a strategic advantage.
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