Can someone explain KOs to me

So, I know KOs are considered musts, but how do they work in particular. (I ask because I somewhat wonder if mid zone is better than deep, or if I’m better off with route KOs because I run a mix of man and zone).

anyway, for deep zone KOs, does it work only on players playing deep zones (is it outside the numbers or outside the hashes, and vice versa for deep in). Or is it anyone that drops deep in a zone to a certain point? Does it work for someone in blue zones all over the field or only when they’ve reached a certain depth in coverage? Do you get what I’m asking? If a safety is in a blue deep zone but he’s up by line of scrimmage, would it work if he’s targeted 5 yards or only when he gets back to his deep zone? Same goes for corners. do you have to be at a certain depth for each to activate? 

What is the yardage for route KOs?

Also, with reinforcement, Ive heard people reference it as all the KOs in one. But when I look at the explanation on the screen. It looks more like something for run stopping. Any help?

Deep KOs on outside DBs and FS with inside KO. Rest is garbage (least for me).

I like mid zone ko on the cpu LB. Helps with crossers and drags/slants. I didn’t find Deep out Zone Ko worth 3 ap. Deep IZ KO is a must on your FS, especially if using cover 3

the abilities tier list  on this site has the yardage numbers. The KOs will only trigger in those specific areas of the field, IF you’re in zone coverage

Dante88 said:

Deep KOs on outside DBs and FS with inside KO. Rest is garbage (least for me).

But the question is, how do they work exactly

In order for deep out zone KO to activate the following must be true: the defender must be playing zone defense, the throw must be 20+ yards from the LOS, and the target needs to be outside the numbers. The other KOs work similarly just with different depths and being inside/outside the numbers

They do not care what type of zone they're playing. They only care that the depth and the location of the throw. This is why people put deep out zone ko on outside corners for the popular mable coverage and not flat zone ko despite using flat zones. 

Short route ko is 10 and under, medium route is 10-20, deep route, is 20+

For reinforcement, "disrupting catches via tackles" this very similar to what the KOs do. I'm not sure if gives the improved reactions like KOs do but even the ability to just break up passes is well worth it.

Breakluna said:

In order for deep out zone KO to activate the following must be true: the defender must be playing zone defense, the throw must be 20+ yards from the LOS, and the target needs to be outside the numbers. The other KOs work similarly just with different depths and being inside/outside the numbers

They do not care what type of zone they're playing. They only care that the depth and the location of the throw. This is why people put deep out zone ko on outside corners for the popular mable coverage and not flat zone ko despite using flat zones. 

Short route ko is 10 and under, medium route is 10-20, deep route, is 20+

For reinforcement, "disrupting catches via tackles" this very similar to what the KOs do. I'm not sure if gives the improved reactions like KOs do but even the ability to just break up passes is well worth it.

That’s what I was looking for. Much thanks

Deep Out ZKO: 20+ yards outside the hashmarks
Deep In ZKO: 20+ yards inside the hashmarks

Mid ZKO: 0-20 yards inside the numbers and 10-20 yards outside the numbers

Flat ZKO: 0-10 yards outside the numbers

The KOs have nothing to do about what zone the player is in, but rather where they are on the field and if it matches to the areas listed above.

ucwarrior said:

Deep Out ZKO: 20+ yards outside the hashmarks
Deep In ZKO: 20+ yards inside the hashmarks

Mid ZKO: 0-20 yards inside the numbers and 10-20 yards outside the numbers

Flat ZKO: 0-10 yards outside the numbers

The KOs have nothing to do about what zone the player is in, but rather where they are on the field and if it matches to the areas listed above.

Is it the hash marks or numbers as the dividing line?

I know you need deep KOs for H2H play. Solo battles, I think, you’re better off with flat and mid zones because the CPU doesn’t go deep much. More quick-hitters from them.

sportswriter09 said:

Is it the hash marks or numbers as the dividing line?

mb its diff based on the KO let me change it

So what if I call man coverage with a CB with Deep Out Zone, does he lose his ability because he's in man coverage?

thepower404 said:

So what if I call man coverage with a CB with Deep Out Zone, does he lose his ability because he's in man coverage?

He still has his ability, it's just not going to activate since he's in man

Breakluna said:

He still has his ability, it's just not going to activate since he's in man

What about the route KO's? Do they work in Zone and Man, or only Man?