open stance

noun

Baseball.

1. a batting stance in which the front foot is farther from the inside of the batter's box than the back foot.

Example Sentences

Tovar demonstrated a proper open stance — then yelled, “Don’t look!” — before swinging the club and sending a golf ball sailing across the green.

From Los Angeles Times

He crouches with an open stance, and he has a high load with his front leg.

From Seattle Times

Since Mr. Nadella took over, Microsoft has embraced an even more open stance.

From New York Times

“The lockdown came at an awkward time, just when I thought we were going to take a more open stance,” Zheng said.

From Washington Post

It’s the type of open stance that can appeal to everyone in the crowd, a blank canvas for the aggrieved.

From Washington Post