Squash and Stretch in Animation

This is always a fun principle but I find it applies to more than a bouncing ball.
Squash and stretch show change and change shows contrast which makes your work have more appeal and weight. Here are few links to think about the power of S&S!!

http://johnkstuff.blogspot.com/2006/05/animation-school-lesson-2-squash-and.html

A few tips.
1.Squash and stretch should felt not seen- otherwise your work loses it believabilty
2.I Save final squash and stretch in my polish pass to fix popping in the knees using scale on the foot control
3.Use squash and stretch in pose to show change and mood
4.always keep your volume
5.Use squash and stretch in the face to connect the eyes, nose and mouth...use those cheeks baby!!