Best way to downshift?

[rondocap]

I'm trying to learn the best way to execute a proper downshift.


Is it best to: first go to neutral, then blip the throttle, and still with the clutch in, switch to the lower gear and quickly let the clutch out?

Or is it better to drop down a gear and then blip the throttle without going to neutral?

And is it safe and good for the car to downshift? Even if its higher rpm?