Harry Redknapp

I see it every week - parents shouting and screaming at kids. My dad was the same. He was always there, but he never interfered. Ron Greenwood, who was the manager of West Ham when I was a kid, wouldn't allow any parent to shout from the touchline. He thought players should be allowed to think for themselves.

English Coach

Carlo Ancelotti

You tell them that all your experience tells you this is the best way to beat this particular opposition. You persuade them and you drill them, and you tell them so many times they can hear you when they go to sleep. Then, on the day of the game, you stand on the touchline and hope to God that it works.

Italian Athlete

Paul Scholes

When I watch Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund side, I see a manager who is determined to play in his opponent's half, who is committed to attacking football, and, from the way he conducts himself on the touchline, is clearly an interesting, charismatic personality.

English Athlete

Pep Guardiola

When you're out on the touchline, like a winger, it is easier to play. You see everything: the mess, the crowd, the activity is all inside. When you play inside, you don't see anything in there because so much is happening in such a small space and all around you.

Spanish Coach

Joshua Kimmich

It's really different without the fans, because there is less atmosphere, no screaming after every corner or chance. But the positive is you can communicate with each other. You can speak with each other. You can hear what the coach is screaming on the touchline.

German Footballer

Edwin van der Sar

I remember that, often, Mike Phelan would just nip down to the touchline for a message to one or two players. It was usually just a tactical thing. But when Sir Alex comes to the touchline, all the players know that it's serious stuff.

Dutch Athlete

Antonio Conte

I try to dress well. Not just now at Chelsea, but all my career, at my clubs and the national team in Italy, I like to wear a nice suit on the touchline.

Italian Coach

All my coaching life, I am the same, always on the touchline, the same way. I am in the game all the time. I am focused.

Chris Smalling

As players we don't want to be sitting on the touchline or watching the games in the directors' box. That is no fun.

Gerard Deulofeu

Many managers prefer to play with wingers that cut inside a lot and don't hug the touchline.

Spanish Athlete

The touchline is the boundary athletes must stay within during play.

Sports Boundary

When a ball crosses the touchline, the game is paused to restart play.

Game Restart

Players must be aware of the touchline's location to effectively strategize.

Spatial Awareness

The touchline defines where coaching staff can stand during a match.

Coaching Area

Players must respect a coach's touchline area during a game.

Restricted Access

Coaches' conduct by the touchline can lead to disciplinary action.

Touchline