Mid-Block Shape — 4-3-3 Defensive Organisation

Defensive unit of 10 set in 4-3-3 mid-block shape. Coach plays balls into an attacking shadow unit of four who circulate possession. Defensive group moves as a unit in response to ball position — compact, shift and squeeze. No live opposition, just shadow defending.

• Nico Martinez and Antonio Vega anchor the defensive midfield — you two set the depth line
• When ball goes wide, the whole block shifts: weak-side compacts, strong-side presses
• Athan Schwartz and Rowan Bergman — communicate constantly; you are the voice of the back line

• Add three live attackers to force genuine defensive decisions
• Coach triggers a turnover and the defensive unit must transition to attack within four seconds