The right foot

is advanced about the distance of its own length. There is just sufficient room for the left leg to pass in front of the right if necessary and the toes of both feet point directly forward. If the left toes are allowed to point sideways (a common fault) or if there is too much lateral distance between the feet, the thrusting action of the left foot will tend to throw the body over to the right and balance will be lost. The left foot should be as close to the centre-line as possible, but not so much as to cause loss of balance or awkwardness. Balance is greatly aidedby turning the toes slightly inwards, which has the effect of steadying the body inwards to the centre-line, rather similar to the result of Shibori, as will be seen later.