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SCMP Reporter

Freestyle star Mr Woo is due to run a  training clinic at Polytechnic University
Soccer-lovers keen to improve their skills are to get the chance to learn from freestyle soccer maestro Woo Hee-yeung.
South Korean Woo, widely known as Mr Woo, will be in town at the end of next month to run a soccer clinic for teenagers at Polytechnic University.
The clinic, organised by DHL and scheduled for June 29, aims to teach young people about freestyle soccer. The company also hopes participants will be inspired by Woo's success story.
Freestyle soccer is the art of keeping a football airborne by using the feet, knees, lower legs, chest, shoulders and head while on the move. It has become a popular sport across the globe, played by many fans.
Woo, 44, is a Guinness World Record holder after breaking a record for soccer tricks in 1989 by bouncing the ball on his head for five hours, six minutes and 30 seconds.
During the clinic, which will run for  three hours, Woo will demonstrate his skills in controlling the ball. He will then put participants through training drills to teach them some of the more simple  tricks.
Sharing his story is also on the agenda and Woo hopes those who attend will leave with a better understanding of what it takes to become a freestyle soccer professional.
Woo discovered his passion for soccer at a young age and practised until he was good enough to become a professional player in South Korea. His aim was to become 'the greatest football entertainer in the world'. Clips of Woo demonstrating his skills can be found on YouTube.
For those keen to sign up, online registration is being accepted until June 13. There are 60 places, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Parental consent must be sent to DHL for those under 18.
For more information about the clinic, visit  www.dhl.com.hk or call  2400 2055 for details



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