Avoid Short when using different Plugs

I mean by looking at the plug you ALWAYS know the type of system (switch or Pot)
you NEVER get a TRS and it's actually a switch, right ?

And your question is that on your board you only have one jack (the female part) with 3 contacts and you want to be able to plug either the TR or TRS in this jack without any risk.

is that it ?

(still trying to understand your question)