diff --git a/src/break_out/model/Ball.java b/src/break_out/model/Ball.java
index f6860c4..fc65d48 100644
--- a/src/break_out/model/Ball.java
+++ b/src/break_out/model/Ball.java
@@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ public class Ball implements IBall {
 		// only two paddles defined in the game design, therefore greater or smaller than middle of screen
 
 		//deciding if the paddle is at the top or bottom to adjust if its +or- y direction
-		if (paddle.getPosition().getY() <= Constants.SCREEN_HEIGHT/2) {
+		if (paddle.getPosition().getY() <= Constants.SCREEN_HEIGHT/2.0) {
 			// top paddle
 			reflectionPoint.setY(reflectionPoint.getY() - Constants.REFLECTION_OFFSET);
 		} else {
@@ -237,6 +237,6 @@ public class Ball implements IBall {
 		// replace direction vector
 		this.direction.setDx(reflectionVector.getDx());
 		this.direction.setDy(reflectionVector.getDy());
-	    }
+	}
 
 }
diff --git a/src/break_out/model/Stone.java b/src/break_out/model/Stone.java
index 11c7348..5871eb4 100644
--- a/src/break_out/model/Stone.java
+++ b/src/break_out/model/Stone.java
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ public class Stone implements IStone {
 		switch(type) {
 			// multi-case, hacky, but dont care
 			case 0:
-				// naah, isnt a stone
+				// nah, isn't a stone
 			default:
 				// default case, not in range
 				// setting to not a stone