TU #14 makes the following defensive change:
– Significantly decreased the range required for a defender to attempt a tackle without being requested to do so.
Like with the shot blocking changes, this change is intended to promote a more active and hands on attacker vs defender experience. This change will be largely noticeable in, but not limited to, situations in which attackers take on AI controlled defenders and when defenders are applying Secondary Contain.
Great defending always comes down to several key elements that include the likes of positioning, anticipation, and of course, tackling. With this change, we are looking to put a little more focus on player controlled tackling than before.