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 📩 Got questions, pushback, or just wanna nerd out about stroke mechanics? Email me: [email protected] 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