In a legitimate (sporting?) position (6)

I believe the answer is:

onside

(Other definitions for onside that I've seen before include "in a good position" , "(In football) not in forbidden zone" , "In position to play" , "In a legal position (football)" , "legitimate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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