Coaches On The Pitch

[excelsior-1]

i have observed the coaches/managers standing around in those marked areas beside the pitch

why are they there - bellowing at their players all through the match?

am i wrong in thinking that they should say all they have to before the game, and then let the players go out and do their jobs?

[royfromaus]

Yes. you are wrong.

[DaisyNonna]

Perhaps they need to look and sound as though they are in charge.

[excelsior-1]

my knowledge of football is admittedly very small - would anyone else like to be a bit more forthcoming and give some explanations or reasons - rather than a blunt "Yes. You are wrong"?

[campbellking]

The marked area is the 'technical area'. Only one member of the coaching staff should be standing on any one occasion, and the 4th official has the thankless task of trying to make sure they behave themselves.
Whether the bellowing has an effect on players has yet to be determined...

[bibblebub]

the technical areas have been present for years http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_area 1993 when first defined in the FIFA rules

[excelsior-1]

thank you both - very helpful and informative

[royfromaus]

That is the question you asked, excelsior.

If a manager makes a sub he might want to change the formation of the team, even if the opposition makes a sub he may want to do something to counteract that.
Or he may just want to give a player a good old fashioned rollicking.

[jeffa]

Think of them like military generals watching a battle from the sidelines and giving orders as circumstances change on the battlefield.

[excelsior-1]

(forgot) hello daisy, good point :-)

[Buenchico]

At one time touchline coaching was officially prohibited at all levels of the game (but it never made any difference to parents watching their kids playing in the local Under-10s or to the managers of pub teams, yet alone in the professional game!).

These days, just ONE person is allowed to coach a team from the touchline. Quote:
"The technical area relates to matches played in stadiums with a designated
seated area for technical staff and substitutes as described below.
While the size and position of technical areas may differ between stadiums, the
following notes are issued for general guidance:
• the technical area extends 1 m (1 yd) on either side of the designated
seated area and extends forward up to a distance of 1 m (1 yd) from the
touch line
• it is recommended that markings are used to define this area
• the number of persons permitted to occupy the technical area is defined by
the competition rules
• the occupants of the technical area are identified before the beginning of
the match in accordance with the competition rules
• only one person at a time is authorised to convey tactical instructions from
the technical area
• the coach and other officials must remain within its confines except in
special circumstances, e.g. a physiotherapist or doctor entering the field of
play, with the referee’s permission, to assess an injured player
• the coach and other occupants of the technical area must behave in a
responsible manner"

Source:
http://www.thefa.com/~/media/files/pdf/the-fa-2013-14/fa-rules-2013-14/laws-of-the-game-2013-14.ashx

[excelsior-1]

i hadn't thought of that - thank you jeffa

[royfromaus]

jeffa said wot I did but much better innit!

[excelsior-1]

thanks Buenchico - very thorough

[DTCwordfan]

our 'foxy Australian' can be very direct, excel........

[royfromaus]

I'm direct but not ignorant. Even if I disagree I will converse and acknowledge posters.

[DTCwordfan]

Okay, Mick T, how are you doing 'down under'?

[royfromaus]

Mick T?