Intentional foul to stop a fast break before it becomes dangerous. Common Pep Guardiola tactic.
Definition: Intentional foul to stop a fast break before it becomes dangerous. Common Pep Guardiola tactic.
A 'tactical foul' is a deliberate foul committed to halt a counter-attack before it reaches the danger zone. Often yellow-card territory. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City has perfected this — fouling immediately when possession is lost. Controversial but legal within yellow-card territory.