Defenders with this ability have an increased chance to avoid fakeouts and succeed when using conservative or diving tackles. Upgrades with TAK and PUR.

Defenders with this ability have an improved chance to force catch knockouts, a longer knockout window, and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less than 20 yards from the LoS inside the numbers and 10-20 outside. Upgrades with ZCV, PRC, and AWR.

Defenders with this ability will cause greatly increased fatigue penalties when tackling a ballcarrier with a hit-stick tackle. Upgrades with POW, STA, and TGH.