diff --git a/the_bridge.lua b/the_bridge.lua
index 370bb44..d0555a0 100644
--- a/the_bridge.lua
+++ b/the_bridge.lua
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("the_bridge:knockback_stick",{
         if not pointed_thing then return end
         if not minetest.is_player(pointed_thing.ref) then return end
         dir = user:get_look_dir()
-        vel_vector = vector.multiply(dir,16)
+        vel_vector = vector.multiply(dir,12)
         vel_vector.y = (dir.y+1)*8
         pointed_thing.ref:add_player_velocity(vel_vector)
     end,