Defenders with this ability have a greatly 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 have a greatly improved chance to succeed at catch tackle knockouts, and a longer knockout window, in man-to-man versus short routes less than 10 yards from the LoS. Upgrades with MCV, AWR, and ACC.

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