diff --git a/components/flag_carry_component.gd b/components/flag_carry_component.gd
index 3d6eac4..424b9a5 100644
--- a/components/flag_carry_component.gd
+++ b/components/flag_carry_component.gd
@@ -42,6 +42,8 @@ func _release(inherited_velocity : Vector3, throw_speed : float):
 		_carried_flag.drop()
 		_carried_flag.rotation_degrees.x = 0.0
 		_carried_flag.linear_velocity = inherited_velocity + (attachment.global_basis.z * throw_speed)
+		# Throw the flag from some distance in front of the player to avoid regrabbing mid-air
+		_carried_flag.global_position = _carried_flag.global_position + (attachment.global_basis.z * 1.5)
 		_carried_flag = null
 
 func _is_carrying() -> bool: