 The outward/outer/outside crescent hits with the 'blade', the outside edge of the foot.Its path is counter-clockwise for the left leg and clockwise for the right leg and force is generated by both legs' hip abduction.This is similar to a rising side kick, only with the kicking leg's hip flexed so that the line of force travels parallel to the ground from front to side rather than straight up, beginning and ending at the side.