diff --git a/code/modules/power/tesla/energy_ball.dm b/code/modules/power/tesla/energy_ball.dm
index ea50015663..f28eadd297 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/tesla/energy_ball.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/tesla/energy_ball.dm
@@ -62,11 +62,12 @@
 	..()
 
 
-/obj/singularity/energy_ball/process()
-	determine_containment()
+/obj/singularity/energy_ball/process()	
 	if(!orbiting)
 		handle_energy()
 
+		determine_containment()
+
 		move_the_basket_ball(4 + orbiting_balls.len * 1.5)
 
 		playsound(src.loc, 'sound/magic/lightningbolt.ogg', 100, TRUE, extrarange = 30)