Forget gravity. This pitch actually rises. And depending on its path, a rise ball can land either in the catcher's mitt or beyond the fences in Oklahoma City. Either way, it's sure to be fun.

As for what a rise ball exactly is, it is exactly what its name suggests: ... In other words, the rise of it happens as the batter begins to swing the bat. It's often seen in a two-strike count.

Here's what you need to know about what a rise ball is in college softball ahead of the Women's College World Series: REQUIRED READING: How big is a softball?Size, weight for 2025 NCAA softball ...