10 ball and i am calling.....safe

[BRKNRUN]

Let me explain this to be perfectly clear.

Push out is not a option.

I have to contact the 1 or it is a foul.

The 1 is too deep to do anything but make it if you hit it.

I called safe because I am sure my opponent will take the jumpshot rather then pass it back to me. If they do pass it back I have left a jump which I can at least get a good hit on.

I feel my chances to have a better opportunity after my opponent jumps are better then trying to get a clear shot on the 2 after pocketing the 1.

I don't think anyone is completely faulting the jump.....you are setting yourself up for a controlled distance on the jump........The problem with the jump is....I would expect most decent players are going to pass it back.....for this reason.....You now have to jump...you have very limited control on where you are going to end up....chances are the first player to have a good look at the 2 will either be able to play a shot to get on the 3.....or play a shot and tie you back up maybe even worse than the jump shot you left yourself.

The better the player I am playing against....the more I am taking a chance to get out for a clear shot of the 2 so I can be first to strike and lock up my opponent....There is a lot of potential for a 3 foul in this rack.

 

[Black-Balled]

This how pool got its hooks in us, yuhknow?

Stupid balls!