onside
Not past defenders
Onside describes a legal position in sports like soccer and hockey where an attacking player is not ahead of the ball or the second-to-last defender when a pass is made.
Being onside means you're eligible to receive the ball and score without penalty.
The term extends figuratively to mean being in agreement or on the same team: We need to get the board onside before announcing the merger.
In American football, an onside kick is a short kickoff designed to be recovered by the kicking team.
Sideline sports official
- refereeSports rule enforcer
- kickoffOpening play in football
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- goalDesired end result
foul · flag · rule · soccer · football · rugby · hockey · lacrosse
Aid or sponsorship
- allySupportive partner
- alignedArranged in proper position
- favorKind act or preference
- agreementShared position between parties
side · team · supporter · advocate · endorsement · backing · solidarity · cooperation
linesman
Sideline sports official
goal · foul · flag · rule · soccer · football · rugby · hockey · lacrosse · whistle
backing
Aid or sponsorship
agreement · side · team · supporter · advocate · endorsement · backing · solidarity · cooperation · collaboration
alignment
Correct relative positioning
nearness · parallel · level · even · square · abreast · beside · flanking · lateral
onsideoffside
Illegal forward position
against · opposed · unsupportive · uncooperative · hostile
- onside kickShort kickoff meant for recovery