Technical area

Not to be confused with Dugout (shelter).
Austria Vienna's bench and technical area during a match in 2005

A technical area / dugout in association football is an area which a manager, other coaching personnel, and substitutes are allowed to occupy during a match.[1]

The technical area includes the dugout, bench, and a marked zone adjacent to the pitch.[1]

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