MediumBasketball Riddle
A man takes a basketball and throws it as hard as he can. There is nothing in front, behind, or on either side of him, and yet, the ball comes back and hits him square in the face. How can this be?
Riddle
A man takes a basketball and throws it as hard as he can. There is nothing in front, behind, or on either side of him, and yet, the ball comes back and hits him square in the face. How can this be?
Choose an answer
A.He threw it against a wall
B.Someone else caught and threw it back
C.It bounced off the ceiling
D.He threw the ball straight up in the air
Hint: It's a 9-word phrase with 32 letters, starting with "H".
Answer
He threw the ball straight up in the air
Why this is the answer
Gravity brings a ball thrown straight up back down to the same spot, hitting the thrower.
This riddle is filed under Sports Riddles and rated Medium.