Like some gridiron kicks (6)

I believe the answer is:

onside

(Other definitions for onside that I've seen before include "Noised (anag.)" , "Cricket's leg" , "in a position to score?" , "Legally positioned at football etc" , "In a legal position (football)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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