What's it called · Animation & motion 06

Elastic

Oscillates around a target with shrinking swings. Used to suggest rubbery elasticity or a lively arrival.

Compare the ball crossing the target and the shrinking waves in the curve with Linear. Dots mark equal time intervals.

Often confused with

• Overshoot: Goes past the target just once, slightly
• Spring: Its wobble depends on how far you pull and how fast you let go
• Bounce: Bounces off the floor and never crosses the target