Lockdown from bottom using inside leg-out, instead of outside leg-in

[meoweth]

Normal lockdown is to put your outside leg in, and then kinda figure-4-ish into your inner leg, then to stretch your inner leg to your opponents foot/calf, thus creating a normal lockdown.

There has been times when this isn't possible, and I've had to settle with the opposite leg configuration, putting my inside leg out, and kinda figure-4-ish into my outer leg, stretching my outer leg to the opponent's foot/calf.

I was wondering if there is any difference to this position, and the reason why. If its interchangeable, then that's great.

[Brent Smith]

I've been told the inside lockdown is better for sweeps and outside is better for subs and taking the back. I dont ever use it but I imagine it could be interchangeable. I think it depends on your game

[Greg W]

Have someone put you in it backwards. Then sweep your foot sideways to your ass. You're out. Only thing stoppin's this is a foot curl.

[MikeW]

I use it to finish arm triangles from my back but that's about it.

[Josh Passini]

I have always been told that posish is a figure four half guard. I have never seen anyone get stuck there for more than a few seconds but its jiu jitsu. Crazier things have happened. Like people tapping from the Lockdown.