stance?

[HerbM]

This is just an idea so try it but don't believe it (unless it works):

Stand with feet exactly under your hips naturally, feet pointed perpendicular to hips but with entire body and feet at 30-45 degrees to the right (power side) of the (imaginary) opponent.

Then pivot your front foot on the heel so the foots point towards opponent; your back foot stays almost stationary (it's going to stay at 30-45 degrees, right?)

(e.g., start facing the corner and turn towards the wall)

Adjust to become comfortable but without moving your feet very far.

You feet should be very close to the perfect distance (for you) while not being full on the target.

Also: Whenever I am messing with my stance explicitly and find that being self-conscious makes it difficult to get my "feet hip width apart" (Things just feel different when you are consciously doing something you normally do unconsciously) I make a SMALL JUMP straight up and land as SMOOTHLY as possible.

Your body will (unconsciously again) get your feet to the right place for balance and stability while landing quietly.

...Unless you are a total klutz or very drunk.