diff --git a/the_bridge.lua b/the_bridge.lua
index a5fd544..f64f548 100644
--- a/the_bridge.lua
+++ b/the_bridge.lua
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("the_bridge:knockback_stick",{
         if not minetest.is_player(pointed_thing.ref) then return end
         dir = user:get_look_dir()
         vel_vector = vector.multiply(dir,12)
-        vel_vector.y = 1 --hardcoded so you cant launch a player up like 20 blocks
+        vel_vector.y = 0.2 --hardcoded so you cant launch a player up like 20 blocks
         pointed_thing.ref:add_player_velocity(vel_vector)
     end,
 })