When an animated element travels slightly past its final position and then springs back to settle, rather than stopping precisely on target. It adds a springy, energetic quality to motion.
Synonyms
- overshooting
- bounce-back
- springback
Related terms
In plain words
- moving a bit too far then snapping back
- the springy bounce at the end
Usage example
The toggle overshoots just a hair before settling, which makes it feel satisfying.
Don't confuse with…
- spring animationOvershoot is the specific behaviour of passing the target and returning; a spring animation is a physics model that often produces overshoot.
Categories
- Motion & animation