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technical area

British

noun

soccer the area at the side of the pitch to which managers, trainers, coaches, etc are restricted during play

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The goalkeeper sits on the turf and signals for the physio, the other players rush to the technical area for a team talk.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Goalkeepers go down, the other 10 players rush to the technical area for a team talk.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

I'm stood there in my technical area, fourth official next to me.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

He was not able to change the narrative prowling his technical area.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

They’ll be back on Wednesday, only this time Arena and Sarachan will be in the opposite technical area, standing in front of the San José Earthquakes’ bench.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

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