What foot position is commonly used for a standing leg extension or kick?

• A. Feet together with a locked knee.
• B. Turnout from the hips with a straight supporting leg and pointed toe; core engaged.
• C. Bent knees with flat feet.
• D. Pigeon-toed stance with a flexed toe.

Answer: (B)

The idea here is to create a long, controlled line and solid balance when you lift the leg. Using turnout from the hips positions the thigh outward, giving you more range and a cleaner, more aesthetically extended kick without twisting the knee. Keeping the supporting leg straight and the core engaged provides a strong foundation, so energy stays aligned up through the torso and into the lifted leg. Pointing the toe tightens the line from hip to toe, finishing the look with precision. This combination—hip turnout, a stable straight supporting leg, and a pointed toe—offers the best balance, control, and extension. Other positions undermine line, stability, or alignment: feet together with a locked knee narrows the line and can strain the knee; bent knees with flat feet shorten the extension; and turning inward with a flexed toe disrupts the outward lines you're aiming for.