Tri Swim Coach Podcast

Let's Talk About the Feather: Yeah, That's a Real Thing

May 26, 2025·22 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Most swimmers finish their stroke like they're just trying to get their arm out of the way—not like they're trying to move forward. In this solo episode, I'm diving into a concept almost nobody talks about in freestyle: the feather. The feather is that subtle but crucial outward motion at the end of your stroke that sets up a smooth recovery and gives you just a little extra propulsion, without blowing up your shoulder. It's not just for elites. It's not complicated. But it does take intention. 🎥 Want to see what I'm talking about? Watch the demo drills here: https://youtu.be/fsbDieIl4x4 Progression Step 1: https://youtu.be/rdnpk8SpKOA Progression Step 2: https://youtu.be/lGlMkb-GhdE *If the podcast helped you think differently about your swimming, you can leave a tip here: buymeacoffee.com/coachlatella 📩 Got questions, pushback, or just wanna nerd out about stroke mechanics? Email me: dominic@triswimcoach.com  If this episode helped, share it with a training buddy or coach and drop a review so more swimmers can find it. ================================================================== Sponsor: 🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox — where your swimming gets better and no one judges your recovery. 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/2odTqepF5Zg TSC Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/triswimcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triswimcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triswimcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triswimcoach?_t=ZP-8vfKANQ964N&_r=1 ======================================================================= SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger Take the Freestyle Breathing Course: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from "I hate swimming" to "I get it now": 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4

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