Fumbling

Ok so I was playing a friend last night, and we ended up playing 3 games. Well the first game, i fumbled a few times, and he just completely blew me out in the first half, so we ended that game and started another. Well that time i didnt fumble at all, and I lost by 1 point (i could have taken it to OT but i figured since it was a friend, id go for 2 for the win lol) and then the second game, it was just as close, and then i was fumbling again. Now, I know him hitsticking helps make me fumble...but I hit stick him just as much but it doesnt make him fumble...is there a way to help protect the ball more and fumble less? Because that has been KILLING me against people.

first of all, what teams are you n him using?

if u hold R1, that should minimize fumbles.

when ur engaged in a tackle, do u use the right analog stick to try n break out? bc that sometimes causes you to fumble (depends on who the rb is)

when you hitstick, do you hitstick high or low? bc against certain players, that makes a difference.

Ok I use the cowboys and at the time he was using GB. when he used the patriots, I didnt have the fumble problem. I am assuming R1 is for PS3 so im going to assume that that is the same as your Right bumper. So ill try that.

I try not to fight for the extra yards because I dont want fumble, but sometimes he just stays up and engaged and I cant get him to go down lol.

When I hitstick, I generally go up.

Don't get too greedy trying to break tackles with the RA stick...I usually see fumbles when IJ try and shake the third tackle...after that it's fumble city so remember Dont get too greedy!.

against those teams he uses, you gotta hit stick their rb's low, otherwise, they'll just bounce off ur hit. same goes for their wr's. unless its a ware up against welker, then hitstick high...lol just time it right bc they rb can just dodge you if you try n hit stick low.

barber usually can break tackles when you use the ra stick after he gets wrapped up. just do it sparingly. fatigue also plays a factor, so be sure to keep ur backs fresh.

and on a side note, if you use L1, that sometimes can make the defender try to strip the ball for you when ur on def.