Just another point there which bears repeating. Most people I see
trying to change direction when casting, do it by making a number of
false casts. This is pointless. Although it may be counterintuitive,
the line will go where the rod tip goes, regardless of where it was
before. It is neither necessary nor sensible to make incremental
changes of direction by false casting.

If you make large direction changes, 90° or more, you will feel the
rod "twisting" in your hand. This will also work with any rod, but
some slow rods will give a very odd "feel" when you do it. It takes a
little getting used to.

The back cast should be out behind the rod, with no slack, immediately
before you cast to the new direction. It is easier to practice this a
little at shorter distances before you try lifting and changing
direction with a long line.

TL
MC