A well-executed sidestep takes place close to an approaching Defender. The attacker moves from the inside which in this case is on the left to the outside on the right. He then shortens his stride and is in a balanced position the side step is then made when he plants his outside foot and drives back inside. This leaves. The defender off balance players should be encouraged to learn to side step off either foot for both feet the same key factors apply balance foot plant and an explosive drive off the planted foot.