Their format differs slightly in field size, but formations are similar with the exception of a "lurker" in the deep backfield. Typically, the lurker leads the team in interceptions and spies on the quarterback on deep passes. Other countries In France, most competitions are played nine-man: games and leagues involving 19-year-old players or younger, division 3 (Le Casque d'Argent), and regional leagues. Blocking under the belt is strictly forbidden under nine-man French rules, but the field size remains the same as in standard 11-man American football. The junior division (under 18s) of every state in Australia also play nine-man football. The game is played on a full-sized field, with modified timing rules (10-min quarters, running clock except the last 2 min of each half). In Norway, division 1 games are traditional 11-man games, while division 2 games are nine-man football. Italy, Poland and Argentina also have nine-man leagues. In Germany, some lower youth classes play in nine-man leagues. In Israel, the Israel Football League is a nine-man league. In Russia, the Second League play in nine-man leagues. See also Six-man football Eight-man football References High school football in the United States Variations of American football