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 slightly improved run shed moves and disengage angles for a better chance at stopping inside run plays. Upgrades with BSH, POW, and TAK.

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.