The phrase "front foot" means being in a confident and advantageous position. It often refers to taking control or leading in a situation. Full definition
One tiny brown puppy took to using the water bowl as a bathing pool, sticking its two front feet in and then its hind legs. (k9magazine.com)
Push off your right front foot, bring your knee up toward your chest and then step it back behind you. (health.com)
We even found the spot where one of the wolves had turned to look at us, a motion that had caused its left front foot to break forward. (scientificamerican.com)