quick applyLinearImpulse question

How can i add an impulse so that my sprite moves both left and right depending on where user touches
my code at the moment

balloon:applyLinearImpulse( 1, -0.2, event.x, event.y )  

currently i can only move only left or right. [import]uid: 24981 topic_id: 6658 reply_id: 306658[/import]

I can make the ball rotate correctly depending on where the ball has been touched. i just cant make it jump in all directions according to where its been touched.

The make a game in 8 minutes video (part 1 and 2) does not produce the desired results as the x value is set to 0.

Iv searched through the forums and read through the documents and cant find any help.

Help Please!!

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