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.
Stage one
Move parallel to the ball and place your non-kicking foot to the side of the ball.
Hold your arms up and wide to support your balance.
Keep your eye on the ball until you have it under your control.
Look up to see where is the best place to pass it.
Stage two
On selection of your pass, maintain a strong body position.
Swing your kicking foot through and strike the ball with the inside of your foot.
Aim to hit the middle of the ball to ensure it stays close to the ground.
Stage three
Keep looking at your target.
Follow your kicking leg through towards the intended target.
The speed of the kicking leg will direct how hard you kick the ball.