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Apply Anchor strips using 1" non elastic tape.
Apply a series of fan-shaped pattern strips of tape starting at the distal anchor and ending at the proximal anchor.
Wrap the tape all the way around from toe to arch.
Apply a tie-down anchor over the toe to complete the wrap.

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Fitness & Exercise : How to Tape a Sprained Ankle

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Taping a sprained ankle is important to support the ligaments without cutting off circulation, and beginning with a pre-wrap prevents the 1 1/2-inch tape from sticking to the skin. Support a sprained ankle through a specific wrapping technique with exercise advice from a gymnastics teacher in this free video on physical fitness.

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If tape folds over, it is difficult to tear at the fold.
Use scissors or tear the tape at a fresh edge.
Turning corners over irregular anatomy can be a challenge.

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Supports the bony anatomy.
Controls the stresses in the adjacent connective and supportive soft tissues.

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The best taping procedure is done directly on shaved skin.

Taping every day may cause the skin to become irritated.

Use under wrap and skin adherent prior to taping.

Make sure the athlete is not allergic to the tape or skin adherent.
The area to be taped should be clean and dry; remove all oils from the skin.

Cover all cuts and blisters with an adhesive bandage containing some type of skin lubricant.

Apply skin lubricant and foam padding on friction or pressure areas before applying under wrap.

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Temporarily or permanently closing lacerations.
Preventing blisters on areas of skin exposed to repeated friction.
Holding bandages, protective pads, dressings, and splinting devices in place.
Securing splints for small fractures.
Supporting bony anatomy and relieving stress on adjacent or supportive soft tissue.
Restricting motion to support and eliminate stress on ligaments.
Restriction of motion and compression to support muscle, tendon, or stress injuries.