Limpinhitter
G.O.A.T.
Wait wait when arguing with someone first make sure you know what their point is. From your post above I see that you have no idea what is my point.
1st - I never said that one should use closed stance under any kind of circumstances (I hope you do make a difference between closed and neutral stance).
2nd - I never said that closed or neutral stance should be used in a rally situation. But rather when the ball is in the middle and one has time to setup and attack.
When this argument begun there were suggestions that neutral stance should be decommissioned in favor to open stance. And my argument was that it depends from the situation and there are situations, like approach shots for example, where neutral stance is still alive and well.
IMO, a closed stance is the best option when running flat out parallel to the baseline. In all other situations, again, IMO, the best option is open stance. I don't think a neutral stance preferable to an open stance under any circumstances, with the exception of when you are moving in quickly, have to run through the shot, and don't have time to stop and set your feet in an open stance. But, if you have time to stop and load up, even on a short ball - high or low - open stance is superior.
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