[CrossTown]

I personally consider using the hit-stick an art. I say this because I have a buddy who can use the hit-stick for every tackle. He lines it up and times it perfectly. I, on the other hand, have only used it sparingly because of my lack of ability to pull it off time and time again.

But yeah, basically, you flick the right analog in the direction of the runner. If you time it right and are going the right way, you'll smash the ballcarrier. Increases chance for a fumble, maybe injury, and your player gets "in the zone" (is that what they're still calling it? They're performance level? Or confidence? I have no idea anymore...).