1. NCAA SOCCER Tactical fouls

2. Tactical fouls
A tactical foul is a foul that breaks up a promising attack or denies a goal scoring opportunity
When deciding whether or not to caution for a tactical foul take the following into consideration:
Chance to score a goal
Distance between the incident and the goal
Number of defenders involved in the play
Location of defenders
Number of attackers involved in the play
Location of attackers
Direction of the play
Does the attacker have control of the ball?
Can the attacker gain control of the ball?
Options to pass the ball
Skill of the player

3. Video Misconduct 09

4. Analysis: This is an example of tactical foul that must be cautioned
The defender in this play blatantly holds the opponent and drags him to the ground as the defender is clearly beat
If this foul is not committed, the attacking team will be moving with space, time, and numbers into the attacking third
This is a tactical foul and must be punished with a yellow card caution for unsporting behavior
The referee here has no other options on this play
Video Misconduct 09

5. Video Misconduct 07

6. Analysis: This is an example of a tactical foul that must be cautioned
The defender in this play blatantly holds the opponent and pulls him to the ground
The attacker has control of the ball and if this foul is not committed, the attacker would have an advantage moving into the attacking third of the field
The referee here has no other options on this play
Video Misconduct 07

7. Video Misconduct 01

8. Analysis:
Not as obvious, but this is an example of a tactical foul as it breaks up a promising attack
The foul in nature and severity is simply careless. However, the foul is designed to take away attacking options from the black team
The foul is committed tactically by the white player because many of her teammates are still in the penalty area as a result of the prior corner kick. The speedy counter attack is prevented, and her white teammates are able to get back on defense
The referee has options on this play however the recommendation is to lean toward a yellow card for unsporting behavior (a tactical foul)
Video Misconduct 01