sidelines
side-lines
noun
A position of not being actively involved in an activity, situation, or decision.
"He felt stuck on the sidelines of the debate."
noun
The area immediately outside the playing field or court in a sports game.
"The coach watched the match from the sidelines."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: pursuit, avocation, by-line, hobby, spare-time activity, sideline, out of bounds