If you're looking to go after the ball more than the man, you can try the new Strip Ball button. By pressing R2, you can have your defender try to knock the ball away from the offensive player that has possession, whether it be a quarterback dropping back to pass or a running back sprinting through the whole. Like the Hit Stick, however, there is risk involved -- if you go for the strip and miss, you could very well whiff on the tackle and give your opponent the opening he needs to make the big play.