First of all I have no intention of answering certain inflamatory allegations while ever the person making them remains uncontrite for their previous foul, personal suggestions.
That said, I would like to summarise what I think is the sensible position adopted by most experienced officials on this question of getting help:
- Earnestly work to continually improve your mechanics so you WON'T get caught out on a pulled foot, swipe tag or any other judgement call.
- If you DO get "straight-lined" or blocked out on a play, get help BEFORE making a decision or being approached IF POSSIBLE.
- If you DO have to make a decision when unsure, for the sake of continuing live-action play, DON'T be bullied into asking for help or changing that decision later UNLESS it is one of those select few that can readily be changed without unduly impacting on all decisions made thereafter eg FAIR to FOUL.
- GET YOUR OWN CALLS and let your partner get his.
Hope this helps.
Cheers