Yes, softball pitches really move and they move a lot when a great pitcher throws them. I watched Sarah Pauly throw to a college baseball catcher (who also caught major league baseball pitchers in the off-season) and he didn't touch the first 5 riseballs she threw. Barely got his glove on the first few curves. He looked just as confused by her changeup as a hitter often does. On the other hand, I've caught girls who told me they had 5 pitches and I didn't see a bit of difference in any of them.