If you jump down from a high distance and end up with a sprained ankle, your feet did not absorb the shock of hitting the ground properly. The shocked was absorbed by the wrong ligaments (usually because of falling on the side of the foot or off balance), resulting in a sprain.
It could be possibly because you may not be used to doing stuff like a handstand or a cartwheel. If you are not careful, you might invert or bend your hand or ankle easily. For a ankle, I'm not sure you could get it other than letting your ankle do whatever it wants. Basically, what I am trying to say is that your feet could invert somehow doing something like this. Falling is more common in my experience.
An ankle sprain
The most common type is the inversion ankle sprain, in which the ankle rolls over on the outside.
It is generally easier to sprain your ankle than to break it. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments, while a break is a fracture in the bone. The recovery time and treatment for a sprain are typically less extensive than for a break.
You will sprain your ankle.
It's a sprain in the upper ligament of your ankle. These are usually much more painful and take longer to heal. (I had one about 2 months ago and they suck). The only good part is that with a high ankle sprain there is less of a chance of recurring problems as compared to a low ankle sprain aka. regular sprain.
Yes. The amount of swelling depends on several things, such as how bad the sprain is, how strong your ankle is, whether this is your first sprain, and how fast you get ice and compression on it.
Twist it
Sprain your ankle
Research suggests that high ankle sprain tape can be effective in providing support and stability for athletes recovering from a high ankle sprain. However, individual results may vary, and it is important to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.
If you run on uneven terrain, you might sprain your ankle.
yes it is.