diff --git a/src/components/GameWindow.vue b/src/components/GameWindow.vue
index 9f92860..656d0c5 100644
--- a/src/components/GameWindow.vue
+++ b/src/components/GameWindow.vue
@@ -63,6 +63,11 @@
   }
 
   function addAction() {
+    const placeValue = place.value.trim()
+    if (placeValue === "") {
+      place.value = ""
+      return
+    }
     fetch(
       getApiUrl("/team/actions"),
       {
@@ -72,7 +77,7 @@
           "X-Password": password.value
         },
         body: JSON.stringify({
-          "place": place.value
+          "place": placeValue
         })
       }
     )