Casting from the side is fine so long as you don’t have anyone else standing near you; in which case it is dangerous.
You can get so used to casting from the side that it feels odd when you start casting directly over your head. I doubt you would get any more distance casting other than directly over your head.
Many surfcasters will tell you that they can cast 100 metres or more.
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