Tournament

Peoria, AZ

JP Morgan

NCS SITUATIONAL SERIES - SUPER BOWL BASH - BIG PRIZES & CASH 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U

SITUATIONAL SERIES

Feb 7-8



SITUATIONAL SERIES

    • β€œWhether you're chasing a championship or building team chemistry, this event has a place for you.”

    • 4-Game Guarantee ensures every team gets meaningful reps:
      • 2 games with situational learning - 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES 
        • Allows for teaching moments without dragging
      • 1 game with traditional rules - 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
      • 1+ bracket game for competitive pressure - 1 HOUR 15 MINUTE

     

    🎯 Situational Format Breakdown

    Each game includes 4 structured situations, each treated as a mini-game:

    Situation

    Context

    Offensive Goal

    Defensive Goal

    1. Small Ball Mastery

    Top 1st, tied, runner on 1st

    Manufacture run using bunts/slaps

    Prevent freebies, control short game

    2. Productive At-Bats

    Top 2nd, tied, runner on 2nd

    Advance and score with smart contact

    Strand runner, limit base traffic

    3. Runner on 3rd

    Bottom 3rd, down 1, runner on 3rd

    Tie game, extend inning

    Protect lead, stop run at home

    4. Bases Loaded Showdown

    Top 4th, tied, bases loaded

    Score multiple runs

    Minimize damage, force outs

    • Timing: 20 minutes per situation (10 per half)
    • Scoring: 2 points per situation (1 offense, 1 defense)
    • Tie Breaker: Most runs in Situation 4 β€” simulates clutch play

     

    πŸ” Game Flow & Teaching Efficiency

    Phase

    Description

    Time

    Pre-Game Brief

    Coaches & umpires align on format

    5 min

    Situations 1–4

    Structured gameplay

    80 min

    Transitions

    2 min x 4

    8 min

    Total

    Full game experience

    93 min

    • No warm-ups between situations (except pitchers)
    • 2-minute warnings help prep subs and transitions

     

    🧠 Why It Works

    • Real-game scenarios build situational IQ
    • Balanced lineups ensure equal reps and exposure
    • Mini-games keep athletes engaged every half-inning
    • Clear objectives allow coaches to pinpoint strengths and gaps
    • Reverse order in Game 2 ensures lineup diversity and learning


  • NOW HERE'S WHAT YOU WIN 
  • 2-day tournament format for your Situational Series with single elimination on Sunday, winning teams stays until a champion is crowned πŸ†β³:

  •  πŸ—“️ Day 1: Saturday β€” Developmental Pool Play


  • Each team plays 3 pool play games in the Situational Series Format:

    • Game Structure:
      • 2 games with 4 structured situations
      • 1 game with traditional tournament rules
    • Purpose: Skill development, lineup balance, and seeding for bracket play

  •  πŸ—“️ Day 2: Sunday β€” Single Elimination Bracket

    • Bracket Style: Seeded Brackets - Single elimination -
    • Game Flow: Winning team stays on the field to play the next round

  •  πŸ† Awards & Payouts

    • Championship Rings + Banner
    • Finalist Rings
    • 8U & 10U $500 Cash Payout to Champion - Team Manager/Organization
    • 12U & 14U $1000 Cash Payout to Champion - Team Manager/Organization
    • ****CASH PAYOUTS ARE BASED ON 8 TEAMS PER DIVSION - PAYOUR WILL PRORATED FOR DIVISIONS WITH LESS THAN 8 TEAMS****