diff --git a/src/break_out/model/Ball.java b/src/break_out/model/Ball.java
index d48751b..f6860c4 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) {
+		if (paddle.getPosition().getY() <= Constants.SCREEN_HEIGHT/2) {
 			// top paddle
 			reflectionPoint.setY(reflectionPoint.getY() - Constants.REFLECTION_OFFSET);
 		} else {