Strong ankles have always been important to ball/agility/cutting sports.
(Rolling an ankle can put you out for weeks.)
As there is more and more research coming out on this we are learning how much a strong ankle/foot/toes are a major contributor to injury and injury prevention for runners. This then contributes to faster paces and stronger frame.
I am a big believe in the "bottom up" approach.
3 exercises to get started:
1) Heel raise to toe raise - master both legs then move to single legs
2) Pogo jumps - up & down, front to back, side to side - make it fun!
3) Single leg square jumps - hop from corner to corner - do it slow for a balance component or fast for explosive - either way it helps the plantar fascia!
Give it a try and let me know how you do!
Love this. So many don’t take the time me included… to do these small and simple things to insure good health when running and being active.