Yeah, just go almost all the way round.....then add or just shut down if it makes it thru on the first batch of coals.....
Pile up two, then one or two on that & wood chunks....adjust the bottom vents to maybe half open, top all open for free exhaust so you don't choke the fire......
Rotate the meat hunk a few times to keep it off the burn area if needed......ribs (long narrower piece) work generally the same way.........