UNC-Charlotte Offensive Line Blocking Stations

Editor’s Note: UNC-Charlotte former offensive line coach Ed Ratliff wrote this clinic this summer before his sudden passing. Ratliff died of natural causes in early August and was both an experienced and respected coach. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.We start practice with a blocking station circuit that sets the tone for the day. We play in a fast tempo offense that runs the inside zone, counter play, and power play. We take pride in starting practice fast and working on basic, but vital, fundamentals in developing our run game. The OL and TEs are separated into two even groups. One group will start on the Crowther Sled and the other on the boards and chutes. Each station consists of five minutes. Keep in mind this is a high tempo offense and very intense start to practice. We never allow our players to walk around on the field. At the conclusion of each rep, they