Sentence examples for a closed stance from inspiring English sources

The bigger racket has definitely helped him, and instead of taking a closed stance he has more of a semi-open one.

The defence will be similar to that for a closed stance attack.

Punching and kicking: In a closed stance, attack with a punch to the trunk, followed by a special kick to the trunk or face.

There is also a semi-open stance and a closed stance that you may try, however it is best to seek advice from a professional coach when first learning technique.

Some people prefer a closed stance, in which their feet point squarely at the basket, while other prefer an open stance, with their feet pointing slightly toward the side of the basket opposite their shooting hand.

There you are transitioning from hips closed to hips open, but after the third step is beginning the weakness disappears because you are back to having a closed stance.

I had thought I began my forehand from a traditional closed stance, my right shoulder pointed toward the net.

He did it, Manuel said, by scrapping his closed stance and positioning his back foot close to the plate, so the outside pitch would seem right down the middle.

In closed stance (both fighters have the same foot back) a very effective technique is to block and counter.

Understand that in the closed stance both fighters have the same leg forward.

A dog that is showing aggression often has a stiff stance, raised hackles, a closed mouth, and is hyper-focused.