Aside from strength workouts, ankle mobility exercises can also assist with plyometric workouts (box jumps, jumping rope, etc ...
Calf strength and ankle mobility are crucial for all athletes ... are responsible for lifting the heel, a movement called plantar flexion (think of toeing when rock climbing).
“Walking entails a lot from the body: foot plantar flexion, to ankle dorsiflexion ... Sit up, breathe and slowly stretch yourself over your knee and hold for one second before sitting up ...