Riddle

What is the easiest way to throw a ball, have it stop, and completely reverse direction after traveling a short distance?

Choose an answer

A.Bounce it off a wall
B.Throw it against the wind
C.Spin it hard before the throw
D.Toss it straight up in the air.
Hint: It's a 7-word phrase with 24 letters, starting with "T".

Answer

Toss it straight up in the air.

Why this is the answer

Gravity naturally stops and reverses a ball thrown straight up, sending it back down along the same path.

This riddle is filed under Time, Money, Music Riddles and rated Medium.