Young Reds learning from their heroes

Friday 03 November 2023 17:00

Junior Members of Manchester United can now watch Episodes 5 and 6 of our exclusive Digital Soccer School video coaching series.

The latest episodes – hosted by Movement Director AK with guidance from our Academy coaches – focus on running in behind and dribbling, using examples demonstrated in games by first-team stars Ella Toone and Marcus Rashford.

Since the series launched in September, thousands of young Reds have learned how to pass, shoot, fool defenders and more – just one of many benefits of their Junior Membership with the club.

Some of United’s biggest stars – like Rashford and Andre Onana – pop up with surprise tips during the episodes, with fans learning from United’s Academy coaches for the first time online.

Digital Soccer School: Episodes 3 & 4 out now

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The next two videos in our skills series, exclusive to Junior Members, have just dropped.

In Episode 5, coach Adam McWilliam introduces some drills to improve the timing of your runs, explaining the importance of a skill Toone has perfected.

“Young players, especially, want to go and score a goal,” he says. “Keeping the ball is class but we want to see goals – playing for Manchester United, the fans expect it. 

“So firstly, you try to get on the ball but the second thing is, if you run in behind, you might create a bit of space for your team-mate.”

Rashford himself introduces Episode 6, which is all about dribbling at speed and dominating one-on-one situations, and talks us through his goal at Tottenham Hotspur last season.

The coach this time is Zoe Flanagan, who adds: “This usually happens in the most important part of the pitch: the final third. 

“So, like Marcus, can you beat your player and maybe get on the outside or inside to get that shot off and see it hit the back of the net.”

Learn short-range finishing like Galton

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Episode 2 of our new Digital Soccer School, exclusive to Junior Members, is all about showing composure in front of goal.

In previous episodes, buddying young footballers have enjoyed lessons in:

- long-range finishing like Rashford
- short-range finishing like Leah Galton
- starting the attack like Andre Onana
- dropping defenders like Alejandro Garnacho

Later episodes will spotlight tackling like Lisandro Martinez, putting the ball in the danger area like Katie Zelem and anticipating play like Bruno Fernandes.

To catch up on all six videos in the series so far, and to be sure you don’t miss new episodes, become a 2023/24 Junior Member or sign up on behalf of a young Red in your life.

Junior Membership also comes with a host of other benefits, including a dedicated membership pack (tailored to different age groups), the chance to win United prizes and live experiences, plus much more.

HOW TO WATCH

If you are already a Junior Member, check your registered email address as you will have been sent an exclusive link to access the Digital Soccer School series.

If you are joining us as a new Junior Member, please note that it could take up to 48 hours after you sign up before the exclusive link is delivered to your inbox.

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