check distance(s)
if(dist < minDist)
{
var angle:Number = Math.atan2(dy, dx);
var tx:Number = centerBall.x + Math.cos(angle) * minDist;
var ty:Number = centerBall.y + Math.sin(angle) * minDist;
ball.vx += (tx - ball.x) * spring;
ball.vy += (ty - ball.y) * spring;
}
}
}