Positional Shape Walk-Through — 4-3-3 Principles

Walk-through only — no opposition. Coach sets first-team shape, talks every player through their starting position, default movements in and out of possession. Stop-start is fine. This is information, not a workout.

• Every player knows their starting position and nearest two relationships
• CBs on the ball: trigger the fullback's advance or hold compact — establish the decision
• Wingers: default wide; shape does not mean statue

• Add shadow play at 50% pace — team moves as a unit through basic build-up sequences
• Introduce a passive defender unit to highlight compactness gaps