The feet are even and parallel. The arms are positioned crossed just below the wrists at neck level directly in front of the body with the right hand closer to the chest. The hands are held vertically in a flat position similar to the knife-hand position but relaxed.
Diagonal Stance
Aspect
Details
Length
1.5 shoulder widths
Width
1.0 shoulder width
Weight distribution
70/30
Available facings
Full
Both knees are bent evenly, so that the kneecaps are over the balls of the feet. The chest and abdomen are pushed out, and the hips are pulled back.