This is a very convenient stance for attacking the side or front. It is occasionally used for blocking and serves as a preparatory stance for moving into the next manoeuver.
Cross one foot over or behind the other, touching the ground slightly with the ball of the foot.
Place the body weight on the stationary foot.
When the weight is rested on the right foot, the stance is called a right X-stance and vice-versa. The other foot is usually placed in front of the stationary foot. It is either full facing or half facing, both in attack and defence.
