first position
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of first position
First recorded in 1880–85
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Assistant coaching staff from the NBA like Phil Handy and Adam Harrington get to rise into first position.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2025
Ruble, in a black velvet and mesh leotard, was laser focused as she reléved onto the balls of her feet before gently rolling back down to first position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024
Before the first lap was finished the three-time F1 champion was already in first position.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2023
Drop a plumb line from the top of the head down through the spine into the heels in first position, divide the body down this center, right from left.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2022
Her body weight is centered in first position, her legs and feet shift, slide, independent of her trunk.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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