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The rules were changed to only allow seven men on the line of scrimmage and only one offensive player in motion because

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it prevents all sleeper or hideout plays and prevents a shift from occurring.

Step-by-step explanation:

I inferred this question is referring to flag football game rules. Interestingly, flag football unlike other sports requires a team of seven players with a minimum of 5 to continue a game.

By allowing seven men on the line of scrimmage prevented hideout plays from unknown players, and since only one offensive player could be in motion it also prevented a shift from occurring.

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