The term 'batting positions' refers to the different STANCES taken by a batter in baseball. The most common STANCE is the 'STANCE', which is a seven-letter word that describes the position of the batter's feet and body when they are ready to hit the ball. The STANCE is usually taken with the feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, the weight evenly distributed between the feet, and the hands held up near the shoulders. The batter will then adjust their STANCE depending on the type of pitch they are expecting. Other STANCES include the 'open STANCE', which is when the batter stands with their feet further apart, and the 'closed STANCE', which is when the batter stands with their feet closer together.