Step 1:
Create a new document in Flash. You can take a look at my default document settings.
Step 2:
Select the Oval tool & make a perfect circle by holding ALT while you drag.Place that circle out of your play screen.
Step 3:
Click once on your ball and press F8 to convert shape into graphic. That step will get you better results in your animations.
Step 4:
Create a new layer & right click (CRTL+click for Mac) & select properties. Select Guide, click OK. Return to your new layer and select the the Pen tool.
factoringYou will need to draw a split-curved line. Take a look at the sample below.
Step 5:
Create a new layer & right click (CRTL+click for Mac) & select properties. This Time Select guided. Click on your ball and drag its center onto your guid line.
Step 6:
Insert Keyframe at 20 & 50 on the Ball Layer. Insert a keyframe at 50 on the guide layer.
Step 7:
Here comes the Gravity "effect". Click on the first frame of the ball layer. In you main pannel, select Tween: Motion and set the erase like mine
Step 8:
Click on the frame 20 of the ball layer. In the main pannel again, select Tween: Motion and set the erase like mine.
Step 9:
Click on the frame 50 of the ball layer & drag your ball to the end path (centered).