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

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: Progression Step 1: Progression Step 2: *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. 👉 YouTube: TSC Newsletter: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: ======================================================================= 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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Let's Talk About the Feather: Yeah, That's a Real Thing is an episode from Triathlon Swim Training by Kevin Koskella.

This episode is 22:42 long.

This episode was published on May 26, 2025.

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