InASA cases 2 & 3 a play has been constituted thus the look back rule is dropped. Once the pitcher "makes a play" & that does not require the ball to be thrown, then its back to live action again.
In case #1 if that's what the rule book says I don't particularly care for it. You would think the runner should be allowed to stop, decide immediatley which way to go, then go. A hesitation would be grounds for an out I would think. That's my 2 cents.
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