Adapted Softball Overview

Adapted Softball is a spring varsity sport played indoors in a gymnasium, typically on a playing field the size of two basketball courts. Teams compete in two divisions: P.I. (Physical Impairments) and C.I. (Cognitive Impairments).

The game uses underhand, slow-pitch delivery, a softball-sized plastic ball (often called a Wiffle ball), and plastic bats. Up to five players in a team’s batting order may use a batting tee.

Games follow indoor “dome rules.” A ball that hits the ceiling and is caught is an out. A ball that rebounds off a wall and is caught is not an out.

Games are scheduled for seven innings but may end early if a team leads by 15 or more runs after four innings, or by 10 or more runs after five or six innings. A team’s turn at bat normally ends when it scores five runs or when three outs are recorded, whichever comes first. In the final inning, a team that is behind may score enough runs to tie the game.

Teams compete within the conference during the regular season and playoffs. At the conclusion of conference play and playoffs, eight teams are seeded for the MSHSL State Adapted Softball Tournament in May.