In a standard game, there are 11 players allowed on opposing sides of the neutral zone. Most schools or games are played with this number; however, the rise in 7, 8, and 9 player teams is becoming more common. This is due to travel teams that are being formed of students that are home schooled or attend public or private schools that do not have football as an athletic sport. Rules vary according to the numbers allowed but are largely similar to the 11 player game. The National Federation of State High School Associations publishes rules for all of these numbered teams.
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