Throwing objects going in wrong direction

Hello!

I'm creating a little game for myself and I need some help.
In the app, people need to throw an object to specific places by touching the actor and throwing it
in the right direction. I managed to get the actor moving bij touching it, but when I release the actor
it is somehow always going right even if I throw the actor left.

Can anyone help me create a rule which can hold an actor while someone touches it?

This link will show you what I am trying to create (except the areas, only the trowing ball) I can't see the rules and don't know how to make it :-(

THANKS IN ADVANTAGE!