Watch as Coach explains, and players run the bases on a ball hit to the outfield. The players will peek to see where the ball is and know that it is an automatic double. The fastest way to second base is a straight line to the dig point then push off with the right foot and cut the corner at first base. It is key to dip the left shoulder and hit the bag and be able to get to second in a straight line.
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