In face-to-face positions of the couple, the follower generally "mirrors" the leader's footwork, i.e., if the leader begins on the left foot, the follower will begin on the right foot.
The follower will begin on the right foot. This is in face-to-face positions of the couple generally "mirrors" the leader's footwork if the leader begins on the left foot. The leader's footwork is i.e.. The couple is the follower.