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With R1 stealing on the pitch, BU, starting in C position, works toward 3B for the possible play. R1 obviously arrives well before BR reaches 1B, in fact, probably before BR even steps toward 1B (if well coached, is staying in the catcher's way, if less well-coached, she is spectating). We are in the same general positions now as if R1 was on 3B at the start of the pitch.
It strikes me that, in most cases, there is sufficient time to make the adjustment that allows the most control. As PU, I would be headed to the holding zone between 3B and home, telling the BU I now have the lead runner (as soon as the steal play is over and he has no immediate call).
At that point, BU heads into the middle of the infield, directly toward 1B, and actively takes the BR (trail runner), as PU has assumed responsibility for R1 (lead runner). This transfer makes clear who has what call, and demonstrates to the the other two teams on the field that this team is in control. Further, failing to make that transfer will really muddy the waters if the play develops where BR continues to 2B (in your mechanic, PU takes her to 2B??), and R1 breaks for home (BU follows her home??). IMO, the transfer needs to take place as soon as R1 reaches 3B safely.
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