The left leg is to the front, right leg held behind. Both are straight but not stiff, bowed slightly, yet straight overall. This is being 'straight yet bowed like a chicken'. All toes pointing forward, never to the sides. Right back foot at a 45-degree sideward stance.
Distance is up to the individual.
Toes should be firm. Chi will be weak if the tongue is not rolled. It sinks to the tan tien when the eyes are lowered. The muscles of the face are like iron and the inner organs strengthened. Tilted a little bit forward, so chi can be moved to the limbs.