Term Article: HJ 150bb Call Off

Glossary

HJ 150bb Call Off is a specific scenario description in deep stack poker strategy, not a standard term. It typically refers to a situation where a player in the hi-jack (HJ, i.e., the position one before the cutoff) with an effective stack of about 150 big blinds faces a raise (e.g., from the CO or BTN) and decides to fold instead of calling (i.e., "Call Off" meaning to cancel the intention to call and fold).

Background and Logic

• With deep stacks (150bb), players usually have more room to maneuver, but hand value decreases relatively because more chips may be invested post-flop.
• In the HJ, the player is in a middle position and is at a disadvantage when facing a raise from a later position. If the hand strength is insufficient against the opponent's raising range (e.g., medium-strength hands like ATo, KJo), folding avoids being passive in complex post-flop situations.
• "Call Off" in poker slang sometimes extends to mean "cancel the original intention to call," i.e., the player decides to give up after careful consideration.

Typical Example Scenario

Assume the HJ player holds A♠J♦ with an effective stack of 150bb. The CO player raises to 3bb. The HJ evaluates the CO's raising range (about 15%-20% of starting hands) and determines that AJo has insufficient equity and is easily dominated post-flop, so they decide to fold—i.e., execute "HJ 150bb Call Off."

Notes

• This term is not official or universal; it appears in specific coaching videos or forum discussions. In actual games, players simply say "Fold."
• Stack depth affects the decision: 150bb is deep stacked; it's generally recommended to continue with a tighter range (about 12%-16% of hands) and prefer to raise or call with strong hands (e.g., TT+, AQ+), while folding medium hands.
• Position factor: The HJ is in the middle and has no positional advantage over later-position players post-flop, so "Call Off" is a common choice, but specifics should be adjusted based on opponent style and dynamics.