diff --git a/averybreakout.asm b/averybreakout.asm
index dd46c77..c59adc2 100644
--- a/averybreakout.asm
+++ b/averybreakout.asm
@@ -641,6 +641,21 @@ bottomBounce
     ; so it is enough to switch dy sign 
     ; sbw #$ffff dy dy ;this does not compile :(
     negw dY
+    ; add racquet velocity (jacking the ball)
+    ;check for joystick now
+    lda PORTA
+    and #$04 ;left
+    bne jNotLeft
+    ; left
+    sbw dX #100
+jNotLeft
+    lda PORTA
+    and #$08 ;right
+    bne jNotRight
+    ;right
+    adw dX #100
+jNotRight
+    
     mva #maxLines+margin-2 ypos+1
     bit LevelType
     bmi noPingSFX   ; no SFX on title screen
diff --git a/averybreakout.xex b/averybreakout.xex
index 659582f..81b2489 100644
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