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Yeah ankle strength was something I didn’t really think about when I first started skating ‘properly’ again last spring. I was finding it really hard on my ankles initially and thought I was doing them damage, as they were sore after every skate. Turned out they were just getting stronger I guess - they’re fine now and I’m skating harder than last year.
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^ all good stuff there, also - ankle stability is one thing that will only improve the more you skate (unless you want to spend a lot of time balancing on one leg, lol) so you'll eventually spend more time with only one foot on the board and the other just making big pushing movements rather than a series of small taps. Also don't underestimate the difference a decent surface will make for your confidence - find a good smooth spot & practice making a couple of big pushes before setting that foot back on the board, once you get your balance on one foot dialled you can pick up speed surprisingly quickly.