With this sort of posture, it could only make short broad strides.

A man came walking along the street, with short, brisk strides.

Neither got more than a few short strides before arrows took them down.

The best she could manage was to stay a short stride away from him.

He has a short stride with the legs wide apart.

He came forward with short, quick strides, his hand extended.

A short stride increases the impact stress on front legs, especially the feet.

There is also restricted movement and this results in a shorter stride.

Two more short strides and he'd be able to reach the spears.

Take a short stride, keep the hands and weight back, then decide whether to swing.