diff --git a/gamemenu.py b/gamemenu.py
index 5b8a4c6..d1b5be7 100755
--- a/gamemenu.py
+++ b/gamemenu.py
@@ -279,13 +279,13 @@ class BalanceInput(AbstractInput, threading.Thread):
                     self.evt = evt
                 self.lastevt = evt
                 print('player_id=%d event=%s' % (self.player_id, self.evt))
-
+                time.sleep(0.005)
             else:
                 if xbal != -128 and ybal != -128:
                     self.evt = InputEvent.STEP_ON
                     self.player_present = True
                     continue
-            time.sleep(0.005)
+                time.sleep(0.05)
 
     def get_event(self):
         evt = self.evt