What's it called · Animation & motion 12

Squash and stretch

An animation principle that preserves volume as a shape widens when compressed and narrows when stretched.

Compare the body flattening on landing and stretching in the air with the version that keeps its shape.

Often confused with

• Bounce: An easing that defines rebounding movement rather than compressing or stretching the shape
• Scale: An animation that changes overall size while keeping proportions, rather than compressing or stretching the shape