diff --git a/PlayerState.py b/PlayerState.py
index 25199f0..d254f01 100644
--- a/PlayerState.py
+++ b/PlayerState.py
@@ -79,8 +79,8 @@ class PlayerState:
         self.specialDisplay.printScore()
 
     def activate(self):
-        self.isActive = True
         self.resetBall()
+        self.isActive = True
 
     def deactivate(self):
         self.isActive = False
@@ -141,7 +141,6 @@ class PlayerState:
         self.replayBall = False
         self.hasBallScored = False
 
-
     def resetBall(self):
         self.printSpecial()
         self.upperPlayfieldTimer = None
diff --git a/events/StartGameEvent.py b/events/StartGameEvent.py
index d842d17..44f8064 100644
--- a/events/StartGameEvent.py
+++ b/events/StartGameEvent.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ class StartGameEvent(Event):
     def trigger(self, target):
         super().trigger(target)
         self.flipper.activate()
-        
+
         self.gameState.nextPlayer()
 
         self.outHoleSolenoid.trigger()