reach past it. do on other leg. for going to the side, sit straight up in your straddle sit, arms up by your ears, now fold from your middle and bend towards that leg. switch to the other leg.
while still in straddle, sit straight up, arms straight up by your ears, now fold forward, trying to get your forehead/chest on the ground in front you. walk your hands slowly out in front of you as far as you can. be sure you keep your legs straight out, your knees facing up towards the sky.
bring your legs in from straddle, so that your legs are bent with knees out the side 