diff --git a/Assets/Mirror/Components/NetworkAnimator.cs b/Assets/Mirror/Components/NetworkAnimator.cs
index 7510ff599..21890980d 100644
--- a/Assets/Mirror/Components/NetworkAnimator.cs
+++ b/Assets/Mirror/Components/NetworkAnimator.cs
@@ -93,6 +93,11 @@ void Initialize()
         void Awake() => Initialize();
         void OnEnable() => Initialize();
 
+        public virtual void Reset()
+        {
+            syncDirection = SyncDirection.ClientToServer;
+        }
+
         void FixedUpdate()
         {
             if (!SendMessagesAllowed)