Improves accuracy in ground passes.

Player adds another position to his skill set and can play without a position penalty.

Improves chances of blocking the ball when facing a shot.

Improves standing tackles.

Lobbed through passes are more accurate and add curl to the ball.

Increases the efficiency of head-to-head play in defense. A football player more often wins a fight, and the ball flies faster with his head after he clears it.