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It really depends on the type of skill, fitness & experience levels of the individual players in the squad. Eg. If they are experienced players with good skills & fitness levels, but just lack the cohesion needed to 'gel' as a team, I would use a plain ''man on man'' formula to begin with & utilize the wings in order to minimize mistakes. Once they feel more comfortable with each other, then perhaps you can adopt a more technical approach & try to get them playing more direct through the corridor & utilizing an extra man around the ball or down back or wherever needed. Mistakes will be made early on, but hey, practice makes perfect!!

 

If they are inexperienced players, then I'd keep it simple. Maybe using a plain game plan that teaches them to be accountable and minimize risks with the ball. Eg. Everyone plays in their true positions. If you're CHB, then you play CHB & be accountable for direct opposition, not playing one or 2nd man loose or drifting up onto the wings. Once in possession, if the team is reasonably fit, they should utilize the wings & play the ball into space. However, If the team is lacking in fitness, then down the corridor or a more direct approach can be used to make the ground seem as short as possible. But obviously, you are more prone to costly mistakes. It's not called ''high risk'' for nothing.

 

Sorry about the long post, but as I said, you need to determine what type of players the squad consists of & determine the best structure from there.

Hope this helps!!