Outside Ashi Attacks: Outside Ashi Ankle Lock

Transitioning to an ankle lock from the outside ashi-garami position:

1. Establish the outside ashi-garami and observe the opponent's defense, particularly if they turn their knee out to hide the heel.
2. When the opponent hides their heel, place a hand on their knee to control it and hip escape back to expose the heel slightly into your chest.
3. Create a frame with your hands and bring your knees together, aiming for knee-to-knee control. If possible, place a foot on the opponent's hip to assist in lifting your hips.
4. With the heel slightly exposed, pinch your knees, control the heel, and drive weight into the opponent's foot while lifting your hips off the floor.
5. Pinch your shoulder blades together and bridge through to apply pressure and finish the ankle lock.
6. If the opponent turns their knee inward to defend, transition to a heel hook by catching the heel and tucking your elbow tight to your hip.
7. For the heel hook, ensure the opponent's knee is inside an imaginary line with their heel exposed. Bridge and extend while looking over your bottom shoulder to finish.
8. The ankle lock serves as a threat that can lead to a stronger finish with the outside heel hook, depending on the opponent's reaction.

This sequence provides a strategic approach to transitioning between submissions, using the opponent's defense against them to secure an ankle lock or heel hook from the outside ashi-garami position.