diff --git a/Packages/ohif-viewerbase/client/lib/toolManager.js b/Packages/ohif-viewerbase/client/lib/toolManager.js
index f82bde29d..7c9a6666a 100644
--- a/Packages/ohif-viewerbase/client/lib/toolManager.js
+++ b/Packages/ohif-viewerbase/client/lib/toolManager.js
@@ -63,7 +63,8 @@ function configureTools() {
     // Add shadow to length tool
     length.setConfiguration({
         ...lengthConfig,
-        ...shadowConfig
+        ...shadowConfig,
+        drawHandlesOnHover: true
     });
 
     // Add shadow to length tool