A short side foot pass enables a team to quickly pass a ball and help maintain possession. The side foot pass provides accuracy but is not recommended for longer distance passes.

The “outside of the foot” or side-foot pass is the most technically demanding passing technique. Passes at full speed can be done easier with the outside of the foot than with the full instep kick or “inside of the foot” pass, particularly in the close distance.

To execute an outside of the foot pass, the dribbler’s plant foot should be pointed at approximately a 45-degree angle from the path of the ball to the intended target, and placed beside the ball approximately 10 inches away, at the time the ball is struck.

To eventually contact the ball, the non-kicking foot is placed “level” or “even” to the side (not touching) the ball, but far enough away from the ball to allow for the outside extension of the kicking leg and foot. This should be demonstrated by the coach, using a ball, while facing away from the players.