diff --git a/src/effects/overview/qml/WindowHeap.qml b/src/effects/overview/qml/WindowHeap.qml
index bd6ae95d45..3b643af589 100644
--- a/src/effects/overview/qml/WindowHeap.qml
+++ b/src/effects/overview/qml/WindowHeap.qml
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ FocusScope {
 
                     Drag.active: dragHandler.active
                     Drag.source: thumb.client
+                    Drag.hotSpot: Qt.point(width * 0.5, height * 0.5)
 
                     states: [
                         State {