Former NFL QB teaches you how to read Four Verticals in Madden 24 🎯

[@mr.christopher8173]

This was awesome. As someone who loves football and madden but still has a harder time reading defenses. I also really liked the part where you said “As long as you have a plan pre-snap you’ll start throwing less picks becuase you’re not just dropping back trying to find things randomly, looking at the whole field” Probably the best advice I’ve gotten.

[@KurtBenkert]

Having a plan and missing reads is better than trying to see the whole field

[@bellzo5]

​@@KurtBenkertThat is true unfortunately some coaches want you to see the field and make the play which is so much more difficult. That kills the development

[@juwankane5150]

@@bellzo5gonna gas up Matt LaFleur for a bit but he did a brilliant job with Love the back half of this year. Gave him plenty of plays with 1 read only to make his life easy but let him read the whole field when he was in rhythm.

[@ultrahotwings9738]

Stuff like this makes me appreciate the amount of knowledge QBs have to have. In pre-game, knowing the coverages and knowing the spots and knowing coverage beaters. In pre-snap, seeing their alignment and making an educated guess. In post-snap, if the safeties rotate and the cover 2 shell becomes cover 3, or they lined up in cover 5 and then dropped into cover 2. Seeing the adjustments made on Four Verts to beat coverages based upon not just knowledge of football but also picking up opponent's tendencies (which, I guess, you'd have that before the game in the NFL in the form of film study). It's a lot to process. I've been playing Madden since '17, and every year I feel like I'm getting better than the year before, but the better I get, the more I realize.. jeez, there's a WHOLE lot more to learn. I FINALLY started experimenting with RPOs and Read-Option in '24 and it's been... uh... well, it's been a learning experience. Also, slowly getting better at not just doing levels and flood the entire game and doing half-field reads all game off bootlegs. But, still, the amount of information processed after hiking the ball is just.. it fries my brain.. and that's staring down the field, trying to remember what beats what coverage, and just as a receiver is breaking open and I hit the "Y" button, got sacked, 'cause I didn't realize the nickel blitzed. Content like this might actually bring me my first W against a friend who beats me every year in every Madden, lmao. ... petition to send this video to the Eagles OC and have them run Four Verts (with adjustments) every play, lmao.

[@TheOnlyDibbs]

Please, God, more of this. I'm praying Kurt video essays every aspect of quarterbacking for KZbin, _PLEASE!_

[@KurtBenkert]

🥲🥲🥲

[@GeorgeTutmost-gm4cv]

100%, Love this stuff man!

[@christianquertin8435]

@@KurtBenkertfor real we love this content

[@scottseymour2153]

He pretty much does lol

[@FinesseBTW]

this would be fire

[@MegaMjjordan]

I wished most Madden tubers would break down as calmly as you do! Came to get better at the game, stayed for the vibe and knowledge🫡 Keep it up man

[@KurtBenkert]

This makes me so happy thanks dude

[@piv5499]

100% agree

[@_Daisyy11]

This may be the best Madden How To Video I've ever seen. Gotta love this day and age where you get a professional teaching you for feee

[@KurtBenkert]

Lfg I love this comment

[@metalfingersfilm]

was literally explaining this to my friends; KZbin is so competitive because it's professionals everywhere. professional chefs, filmmakers, gamers, now quarterbacks lmao

[@devink4653]

😂Just know Kurt was the first one we don’t need no Soulja Boys claiming who did what first

[@JANat239]

This guy was so humble in high school, obviously nothing has changed! #GoGators

[@Spicy-Duck32]

You doing videos like this is the biggest W any madden player could ask for. 99% of the time, its people just showing you the glitch plays or meta plays without really explaining it. Then we have you, someone who played at the highest level, could easily just sit back and watch everyone struggle but you don't, you actually teach us and explain what to look for in depth, and for that, I wish you nothing but the best and keep up the amazing work! Go pack go!

[@PeakMemeFuel]

Imagine getting to be a backup qb (best job in the world, ask a coach) and then getting paid to make madden content that is elite. A true man of the people

[@dfloriza]

These videos are super educational! I would love to see a future video played in real-time with an eye tracker, to kind of get a perspective of what a QB reads as he first gets under center, and then going through the progressions and also the pocket awareness for both good and bad plays 🙏

[@thatminstrell6024]

Continue the hard work bro ✨ It’s not going unnoticed 💪🏽

[@KurtBenkert]

Thanks man!

[@Noobiie23]

Bro posting at 6 AM

[@RaccoonRigby]

You’re watching at 6 AM

[@Noobiie23]

@@RaccoonRigby I work nights I’m at the end of my shift

[@anthonyhinton2997]

3am over here in California lol

[@Peoplesjohns]

For me its 12 am

[@KurtBenkert]

rise and grind son

[@MaybeTaken]

@ Kurt - 11:29 When you throw the back shoulder, how are you positioning the left thumb stick? Do you hold all the way to the right, down & right, down, etc.?

[@drip6337]

Nice to see real football concepts and strategy instead someone asking madden and quick hiking plays

[@KurtBenkert]

🫡

[@michaeldelaigle4]

Your inside knowledge of real life football to madden knowledge really is crazy ! You just made madden very easy especially if you think like a QB ! Keep these vids up bro 🔥

[@jerremymiller]

So Kurt, I got a question. When you think you’re done playing football you think youll coach? I told a friend the other day I think you have a real chance to be a real good quality positional coach or something of the developmental nature right off the bat as a coach in your career. Like start out as a QBs coach then maybe hit a gig like Kellen Moore where you are coaching against guys in your draft class. Awesome video though these are super insightful and just different from a traditional break down video because its Madden!!!

[@KurtBenkert]

Maybe one day but right now I love the content grind

[@ninerknight5351]

The LOB defense was definitely susceptible in the flat. The corners had to stay over the outside receivers despite being pressed and the OLB had 2 play the run, help the mlb in the middle and cover the flats.

[@BWillTooDope]

This video definitely help me out, thanks man. I’m good at reading a defense but it’s just that, I have poor route combinations to attack them and then I get frustrated when no one gets open and boom then a unnecessary interception happens that could have been avoided. Good insight here

[@KurtBenkert]

Glad it helps dude 🫡🤟🏼

[@peyton176]

Very well put man I saw no holes in your explanation but I would just add that there are several variations to this concept and the certain playbooks that cater to this playstyle. I personally like the Saints playbook or any vertical or spread offense.

[@GenevaSuggestionss]

It’s weird that I was already reading some of these coverages the way kurt explained. Kinda validating ngl, mildly impressed with myself

[@w4tt58]

Its really fun going into ncaa 14 and using modern playbooks. You can get the oustide linbacker and coner to get into a hugging match and get a te wideopen.

[@bupton11]

How do you go through progressions in madden

[@scottseymour2153]

Kurt we (average joes) love the fact of how down to earth you are.. so cool how you break down shit to gives us (average joes) a perspective from a pro!! Much love

[@7thMoose]

Broski! This is madden GOLD! If you can please make something like this for every passing concept! I’m learning more football now than I ever knew while I was playing 😂

[@JohnsFrusciante]

Dawg posts 970 shorts in a span of 2 days without a video in a month and a half..that is said with love Kurt😂

[@KurtBenkert]

Aye it was Christmas szn 😂

[@RaumdeuterYT]

Great personality, gameplay and info. Liked and subbed!

[@KurtBenkert]

Glad to have you here

[@300jet]

I know these vids take time, but man more of these with other basic concepts will be much anticipated!! Well Done Sir.

[@KurtBenkert]

They are on the way 🫡 2-3 a week

[@FlexFTK]

Kurt back in the saddle in San Antonio UFL!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@paulwilliams182]

Bro you’re an absolute unit we need more!!!!!

[@GODSMONEYY]

Can you make a video on tips for defense please

[@JordanF26]

As someone who just started playing Madden and is learning Football, this video was great and really educational. I'll be checking out more of your videos based on this one.

[@KurtBenkert]

🤟🏼 thanks for stopping by

[@JordanF26]

@@KurtBenkert All good bro. Out of curiosity, your football guide, is that completely beginner friendly?

[@Deewrizz]

I love watching you. Ima steelers fan so didn’t get to watch you much in the league, but with madden your mind picking a real qbs mind an seein how they think is really a good teaching tool for madden but also for real qbs. Every young QB should be watching this mans vids.

[@lukespies4192]

Can we please get this same video breakdown but what it would look like with hot route master as an option

[@KurtBenkert]

Oh I can cook up a hothouse master vid

[@bellzo5]

Watching this is like film. It shows the difference between college and pro.

[@masonrock]

Not the milk check! I'm weak! hahahahaha

[@itisnottaken4444]

THIS IS IT!!! this is the true madden guide everyone should be watching. Hope we see more of this 2024, even if it’s just you on twitch going live COOKIN while dropping knowledge.

[@KurtBenkert]

I appreciate this dude - that’s my plan this year, more to come

[@evanpena9721]

Madden needs to hire Kurt as the gameplay spokesperson - he does the best job showing us why madden is better than people think and why yes it’s not perfect it’s still a good football game and yes relax it is a video game lol

[@AnriGuitar]

This vid was amazing u gotta post more of these!

[@KurtBenkert]

2x a week on the way

[@mctrees02]

I"m waiting for the video where the opponent who didnt realize he was playing checkers vs a chess master pops into the comments to say "thank you for the lesson"

[@johnmarshall6394]

Out of curiosity, why not go for the RB on the right at 3:50? He looked open to me, but I'm ... not a football player.

[@GeorgeTutmost-gm4cv]

Great video Kurt. Very informative and I love the way you play Madden. It's much more fun to watch than "The best glitch plays in Madden" and "1 play TD every Time". Anyway, keep up the good work!

[@harmanbanwait6309]

Hey Kurt, where do you typically post your videos or stream? I love watching your Madden videos, but all I can find are reels.

[@KurtBenkert]

Not many long form but that’s changing now. Also on TikTok I stream + twitch

[@Vikingkinggaming]

Another great one. Im learning to progress my read better.

[@brandonbehle2780]

“Four verts is just a glorified screen” -JTO

[@Peyton-L-15]

Kurt has made me such a better madden player and it drives my friends crazy

[@KurtBenkert]

Let’s go I love this

[@Peyton-L-15]

@@KurtBenkertWatching your videos has made it allot easier to read coverages and adjust accordingly and it makes a huge difference when playing with my friends

[@Deijon10]

Dude keep the bangers coming!

[@dharpaantv401]

I require more videos like this Mr.Benkert

[@Peyton-L-15]

How is this man not still in the NFL

[@ydevi14]

He was a decent backup that got a lot of watch time so he understood more

[@The.Akademic]

Hey Kurt -- here's a question for you that I was curious for your feedback on: Lately I've been using an audible in trips four verts where I bring one of my outside receivers on a drag under the two inside verts. Usually he's got some nice space due to the verts carrying defenders away from his area. I'd love to hear whether or not you think this is something that would work IRL or is just me exploiting some AI stuff in Madden. Thanks for all you do to make the strategy aspects of football more accessible to the public.

[@KurtBenkert]

It works IRL 🫡 esp in man

[@OrangeBladeGamer]

These vids are super dope, thanks man!

[@AreaOfGray]

Now we need an update. Run and shoot playbook 2x2 spread look.

[@pohorex6834]

This is the main issue with madden, receivers are just braindead and run their route regardless of the coverage (or my favorite, when a receiver has a designed choice between a short post and a short out, and they run the post when both the out or the curl would be wide open). It just makes coverages braindead, and it literally becomes a gimmick game. Let eating and awareness determine if a receiver makes the right read on the plays

[@brantmullins7144]

How do you put the outside receiver on the long out route

[@KurtBenkert]

Put him on a route then click him again and make it a smart route (puts it to the sticks)

[@Cleandigifootprint69]

I wanna see a 1v1 between Kurt only using realistic play vs someone only using madden meta/spam

[@konduit-fo7md]

let me say BRAVO!!!! BRAVO!!! if you can have a ebook tutorial just understand certain plays lke this!!!! i would top dollar for this information. VIDEOS like this gives a very good understanding and a competitive edge in playing live H2H, MUT and Franchise modes. BRAVO!!!! BRAVO!!!

[@electreauxholmes5205]

MORE OF THIS!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KurtBenkert]

👏🏼

[@bear05dog]

add in pocket movements and pump fakes for extra lethality

[@PatchAmis]

Me n the Mrs have gnasty sinus infections, and for some strange reason all ive been doing is learning more defenses

[@IsraelAvila-vl9rz]

love your vid kurt

[@jerremymiller]

Also, at around the 7:00 minute mark, Madden is selling on Loves ratings for that Zig route on that LB. My grandma could make that throw and she did shot put in highschool. #Milkcheck #BWTB

[@jerremymiller]

#WillComptonistheMilkCheck

[@lukebryer8734]

"Milk check milk milk check" just let us into one of your secrets😂

[@nohabloemojislosiento4930]

It’s cool that you’re teaching madden with football knowledge, and vice versa, instead of just the game mechanics. I don’t wanna crush my fiends because “the computer does this in this situation 100% of the time.” I wanna become a couch Tom Brady. Other madden channels don’t hit the football nerd button, only the regular nerd button.

[@DookieSh0es]

9:27 We're gonna see what this Linebacker does on the right... [Linebacker runs 5 yards offsides]

[@alexjones6190]

this was the play i always used growing up on sega lol, but now i use basically the same thing but TE attack where the TE cuts across instead of the RB, the RB stays and blocks until I am open lol

[@jonquis07]

11:28 i would never trust myself to make this throw 😂

[@luis.8038]

Love a morning upload !!! Rise and grind. Always grateful for your advice / tips

[@KurtBenkert]

Thanks dude

[@whiteronaldj90]

This was incredible!

[@conlanchastain3708]

This is definitely my favorite video of yours yet. As a more casual fan who’s been getting into the NFL more and more the last couple of seasons this is a fantastic way to help break down the game and show us what the QBs are looking for … and it’ll help me win some Madden games 😂 keep up the good work!

[@alexmeeker263]

How do you get the out routes so far when you hot route???? Been trying to figure that out for years on mut

[@boaterbandit1244]

How are you putting medium/deep out routes on your receivers? My out hot route only give me like 5 yard outs

[@StoicTrader]

this was awesome, def good enough to have your own sub service

[@spasmaticdabbin4464]

Love your videos man and really appreciate the knowledge you provide for us from what you learned in the NFL

[@ShadowXMadden]

I always read the seam then the sidelime

[@Jypsiii]

So good!

[@minds3t138]

Are you making this a series?

[@Mainsterr]

Kurt, how are you using Hot Route Master with Jordan Love? Im so confused on how thats possible. Are you playing Ultimate team?

[@patricksanders8014]

I never understood why the Mike Hass to be highlighted could you please explain any of you guys

[@MudRastaGaming]

Omg Kurt!!!! I have been following your career for a while now got wind you had a KZbin n I’m literally you’re biggest fan !!! I been following your nfl career from the falcons to the 49ers even watched the year you was behind Rodgers. Do you still play for the Brahmas in the UFL or strictly doing content work?

[@willcurrid6530]

Hi great video any chance you could please tell me how you audible deeper out routes to the sticks. I can only hot route a 3 yard out

[@taahirthegreat]

Great video

[@acirinelli]

This is why I lose 45-0 online sometimes lol

[@packgod389]

how do u make someone change their route

[@KurtBenkert]

Y/triangle, pick receiver, then pick route

[@lucastoogood9133]

Dude I don’t even realize that I do the same stuff. I like my look pre snap, only see my 2-3 guys and then make my play from there. Giants playbook has a lot of flood/mesh which is my go to on madden since man coverage gets cooked by it. Great vid tho bro keep it up love the content

[@slowleak0]

when u hot route a in route…how do i make it be a deeper route???? when i do it its only for about five yards

[@stonesgaming1881]

This is freaking awesome. I am taking notes.

[@jordanaustin4576]

Also bro could you go into depth on establishing the run game?

[@kaybretschneiderkb]

i think i played Madden 24 today myself but watching this is like a hole other game man xD its insane to see those reads and adjustments work like clockwork. would like to know how long it took you to get to that level of understanding man

[@KurtBenkert]

Took me my whole life, but I plan on showing it all for all the concepts on Madden 🫡

[@TheRealBruceLouis]

@@KurtBenkert 🫡

[@MaybeTaken]

10:31 Did you really say Kraft has good leverage on a white linebacker. Dear lord help him! .... 🤣🤣🤣

[@MizDiz]

I was thinking the same thing 😅😅look like the dear lord didn't help him😅😅😅

[@hayden_walton]

Yeah, you’re on the same page with me like when you had your slot go straight to the flat who is supposed to be covered by an edge defender… and he somehow makes the tackle immediately like nah EA he didn’t have a chance to make that play that quickly lol

[@barney8980]

As someone trying to get into football tactics & plays, A physics major seems easier than that first breakdown of the vid😢

[@lucianoromero777]

Bro how tf is Kadarius Toney in Madden he catching like no other 😂 shit makes me rage

[@PSYCHOSCION]

I do like this kind of video where you break down coverages and show how they work and explain it. What would be great is how does this work against madden players who don’t run stock coverage and plays, it would be nice to see you try and explain how to pick up blitz’s of that calibre. Like Throne

[@nickyluigi6472]

Thanks brotha found you from when you played throne. Thanks for the madden wisdom!

[@NoahParker98]

Do you stream bro? All of your content is fun asf to watch

[@Ryals2x]

Be more consistent bro, love your vids!!

[@Trollme134]

fr bro

[@KurtBenkert]

On the way - just hired full time editor 🫡

[@Trollme134]

@@KurtBenkert goood

[@derrickwilliamson7521]

Hey Kurt! I was wondering how can I see u actually play in games other than in shorts and when u occasionally post it on ur KZbin page? Love the content btw!🔥🔥🔥

[@KurtBenkert]

Posting 2-3 x long form a week starting now 🫡 Also go live on twitch

[@increase9896]

this was awesome. super entertaining

[@deongedeon]

@10:31 😭😭🤭🤭🤭😆😆

[@malibreeze2852]

How you so accurate with the back shoulders? Even when I lead a pass, it ends up short and usually gets picked off.

[@Jo-oe3pi]

Excellent vid, well done sir

[@jeoh93]

Just curious do you find madden playbooks to be pretty close to the actual nfl ones?