diff --git a/src/weapons/bouncer.lua b/src/weapons/bouncer.lua
index 3b237e2..d915505 100644
--- a/src/weapons/bouncer.lua
+++ b/src/weapons/bouncer.lua
@@ -71,10 +71,9 @@ function dash(player, energy)
   end
 
   local dir = player:get_look_dir()
+  local look_horizontal = player:get_look_horizontal()
   local rotate_factor = player:get_player_control().left and 1.57 or -1.57
-  local dash_dir = vector.rotate_around_axis(dir, {x=0,y=1,z=0}, rotate_factor)
-
-  dash_dir.y = 0
+  local dash_dir = vector.rotate_around_axis(minetest.yaw_to_dir(look_horizontal), {x=0,y=1,z=0}, rotate_factor)
 
   player:add_velocity(vector.multiply(dash_dir, 20))
   block_league.sound_play("bl_sword_dash", p_name)