Tactics explained for coaches who want their teams to play, not just kick. Build-up play, formations, game models and the training sessions behind them, drawn on the pitch so you can see every pass and every run.

Gabe Ramos is a U.S. Soccer coach educator, B License holder, club technical leader and Co-Founder of Royal Sporting Group. Nearly two decades on the sideline, from Pre-K intramurals to high school state champions and travel clubs.

New videos: playing out of the back, formations explained, beating a press, beating a low block, and the sessions that train each one.

Full-season curriculums (Ages 4–8, 9–12 and 13–18), 100 Possession Activities, the IDP90 individual plan and free coaching guides are at gaberamossoccer.com.