After I hit a fair ball how should I judge how many bases I can take?

After I hit a fair ball how should I judge how many bases I can take?

Alan Jaeger (Pitching Coach / Founder) gives expert video advice on: What is a 'base runner' in baseball?; What do I do after I hit a fair ball?; After I hit a fair ball how should I judge how many bases I can take? and more...

Once you hit the ball, you're going to judge how far you go based on where the ball's hit. If you run to first base and you feel like you can get to second base safely, then you may have to take a calculated chance. It's about getting to know the game and knowing when can you go to second base and when can you go to third base. It's going to be based on your judgment.