Used squash and stretch in conjunction with Speedy's bouncing

Built up the anticipation of Speedy launching off down the alley by using a shaking effect

Used pose to pose animation for most actions, but used straight ahead for the shaking effect before speedy shoots off down the lane

We open on a table with 2 balls situated in a bowling alley.

Bowling Ball Bill turns & gestures to a little ball, speedy.

Bill rolls off the edge, landing hard with a thud (no squash and stretch) while Speedy looks on.

Bill winds up, and takes off down the lane.

Strike sound, Speedy is startled

Speedy rolls off the table, bounces a LOT.

After coming to a rest, Speedy bounces around to prepare to take off down the lane.

On final landing, speedy stores up energy & bursts off down the lane

Single bowling pin toppling sound (ended up changing this to the squeak to make the contrast more clear).