Improving Judo/Jujitsu Foot Sweeps

[Kung Fu Wang]

I prefer to trick them into stepping in a direction based on my reaction, and thinking it's their own idea

When you try to apply "ankle pick" on your opponent's leading leg, he may steps back. He may think you try to get his leading leg. He may not know you try to take advantage on his backward stepping and sweep his other leg.

Pressure left, sweep right type stuff? Or misdirection?

Here are some examples. In no-jacket environment you will need strong grip to "pull".