A position in which a stationary player places the feet or turns the body so as to more nearly face the direction of play, in preparation for striking the ball with a club, racket, bat, etc.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Sunday Post (Boston).
Definition of open stance in US English:
open stance
noun
Sport
A position in which a stationary player places the feet or turns the body so as to more nearly face the direction of play, in preparation for striking the ball with a club, racket, bat, etc.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Sunday Post (Boston).