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Kaliix,
I'm sure this play, or similar to it, has happened to all of us. Getting straight lined does happen occasionally especially in two man with the play that you described.
As for going for help, you should, if at all possible, do it BEFORE you make the final call at first base. However, I know this is not possible all the time, especially on your play.
Generally speaking, if you get straight lined and the coach, fans and/or players come "unglued" on a potential pulled foot, there is a possibility that you may have missed something. Rather than jogging to your next position, perhaps you could have made some eye contact with your partner immediatly after making the call. One reason is to see where he was positioned at the time you made the call and two, to see if he has any non verbal reaction to the play (ie, "deer in the headlights" look).
When the coach ask if you could get some help, you could have called time and went over and calmly discussed the possible pulled foot with your partner. By the way, with R1 and R2 and a ground ball in the infield, the PU should have stayed home (not moved to third) which puts him at a good angle to see the pulled foot at first base.
After your partner tells you he clearly saw that F3's foot was off the bag, you walk over to the DEFENSIVE team's coach and explain how you were straight lined on the play. Since the PU had the best ANGLE and he clearly saw F3 pull his foot off the base, you are going to reverse the call and call the B/R safe.
Needless to say, he is probably not going to be happy but you have to tell him that while you understand his fustration, getting call RIGHT is what is most important. You will probably take a little heat but that's ok as long as he doesn't push it too far.
Also, do NOT let him go to your partner and argue with him. Explain that YOU changed the call, NOT your partner and if he has a "beef", it should be with you and not him. Don't worry about kicking this play - give yourself a pat on the back for coming on this site and looking for advice on how to handle this type of play. I think you made a mistake, but now that you have learned from it, I don't think you will make it again. Take care
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