Qualifier
Bakersfield, CA
Michael Briggs
Central Valley Senior Play21
Feb 21, 2026
Event Info
Seniors can hit the new onyx BOOM+
PLAY21 Is Here… Where Every Run Counts! 🔥🥎
Coaches & Players,
Get ready for a softball format that’s fast, explosive, strategic — and flat-out FUN.
Introducing PLAY21, the NCS specialty event where every swing matters and games can flip in seconds.
If you love offense, pressure moments, and wild finishes…
👉 PLAY21 is YOUR tournament.
🔥 UNLIMITED HOME RUNS
Let the big dogs eat. No limits. No counting. No apologies.
⚡ Fast-Paced Format
•6 innings max — no open inning
•5 runs per inning
•No time limit
Games typically run 55-60 minutes… and every minute is chaos.
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🎯 How You Win
•First team to 21 runs = instant win
•Or after 6 innings, highest score wins
Run Rule:
If a team is mathematically unreachable (example: up 11 after the 4th and opponent can’t tie), game over.
If the trailing team can still catch up, play continues.
This format mixes luck, skill, and nonstop adrenaline.
STRATEGY MATTERS 👇
👉 Visitors Advantage – LUCK MATTERS – BUT NOT AS MUCH AS IT SEAMS
Yes — going up to bat first is typically the move.
If you win the coin flip, take the sticks!
👉 Every Run is Gold
Race to 21 means no run is meaningless.
Momentum swings fast — defense still wins games.
EQUALIZER OPTIONS
When mixing SENIOR ages or levels:
•Major vs Major Plus
•Major vs AAA
•40’s vs 50’s
•E VS D ETC
The lower/older team picks ONE:
1- Extra fielder (10th man)
OR
2- Start every inning with a runner on 2nd
Simple. Fair. Keeps the game competitive.
WHY PLAY21?
•Fast, fun, and addicting
•Pressure-packed innings
•No dragging games
•Home run fireworks
•Strategy from pitch #1 to run #21