diff --git a/data/scripts/actions/items/exercise_training_weapons.lua b/data/scripts/actions/items/exercise_training_weapons.lua
index 4a72f19e5c8..fd62e07208f 100644
--- a/data/scripts/actions/items/exercise_training_weapons.lua
+++ b/data/scripts/actions/items/exercise_training_weapons.lua
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ local function exerciseTrainingEvent(playerId, tilePosition, weaponId, dummyId)
 	tilePosition:sendMagicEffect(CONST_ME_HITAREA)
 
 	if exerciseWeaponsTable[weaponId].effect then
-		playerPosition:sendDistanceEffect(tilePosition, exerciseWeaponsTable[weaponId].effect)
+		player:getPosition():sendDistanceEffect(tilePosition, exerciseWeaponsTable[weaponId].effect)
 	end
 
 	if weapon:getAttribute(ITEM_ATTRIBUTE_CHARGES) <= 0 then