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It only bounces higher when you are speaking of the ball being hit or thrown over a distance - that is, at an angle to the hill. Under this condition the Force that has propelled it both forward and downward is exhibited as both a horizintal and a vertical force.

The reason that it bounces higher under this condition of 'meeting' a slope is because the Force that has propelled it in the forward direction is arrested somewhat - such that that aspect of the overall force is converted into a vertical plane, so that now the kinetics comprise those invloved in the original 2 directions all compunded into an upward direction.

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Rough surfaces cause much more friction than smooth surfaces which drag the ball down alittle then what smooth surfaces do.

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