Do you know the most important word in swimming? 🤫

If you do not master this one concept, all of your other technique work will not matter.

The word is streamline.

It is the absolute foundation for every single stroke you swim. When you lock your hands together and keep your body completely narrow, you instantly reduce drag and move significantly faster through the water.

Here is a drill we use at our retreats to build that perfect foundation:

The Setup: Push off at the surface in a perfect streamline position with your fins on.

The Execution: Flutter kick for a full 50 meters. Keep your body as elongated as possible, point your toes, and stay in a tight cylinder.

The Breath: When you need oxygen, simply lift your head straight up, grab a breath, and put your face right back down. Try taking a quick breath every 10 kicks. 🌊

This clip is just a sneak peek of the live, on-deck coaching happening right now at our swim retreat!

Want to get expert, in-person coaching to fix your stroke? We are heading to Turkey for our next retreat!

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and secure your spot: hello.myswimpro.com/2026-turkey ✈️