My spriting needs help

Okay, so I have been developing a game (which you can find over in the game Development section) and I have been the sole artist on the game...I am alright with it, but I definitely suck compared to the more polished artists I see on here everyday. I am going to use this thread to post what I'm working on for your C+C and maybe even help...I want to be able to make these sprites the best that I can, because the game has been a dream of mine for a long time and I don't want it to be just mediocre so I'm not afraid to ask for help when I know I need it.
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This is what I'm currently working on...it's not very good I know. I have been basing it's movements similar to that of Link in A Link to the Past...though I just cannot seem to make it feel as natural... Tell me what you can thanks again