Intentional WALK

[Paddy]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

All fast pitch that I know requires the pitches to be thrown.

According to ISF rules (which some countries have translated and are using) the pitcher can announce the Intentional Base on Balls can be announced any time.

RULE 8, EFFECT - Sec. 1c
3. (FP and SP ONLY) If the pitcher desires to walk a batter intentionally he may do so by notifying the plate umpire who shall award the batter first base. If two batters are to be walked intentionally the second intentional walk may not be administered until the first batter reaches first base. The pitcher's notification to the umpire shall be considered a pitch.

NOTE: This can occur at any time prior to a batter beginning and ending his time at bat, regardless of the count. The ball is dead and runners cannot advance unless forced.

I think in LL you have to announce it before the first pitch is thrown and it goes for majors to big, but I'm not sure I have to read up on that.