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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Jaissle was a vocal presence throughout on Saturday, urging the visitors up the field, and rarely stood within the markings of his technical area.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

The strengthened sanction, which also applies to managers and individuals in the technical area, is part of the FA's commitment to "delivering a game free from discrimination".

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

Add those wins together and Deschamps, 57, has been on the field or in the technical area for 26 of France’s 48 World Cup victories.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

But Collina has told coaches of the 48 World Cup teams that players will be stopped from going to the technical area when goalkeepers are injured.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

And what a difference a new face in the technical area makes - especially amid the dysfunction and turbulence that characterises Chelsea.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

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