Sure but if you're using an action to do 5 damage at levels 5 and up, it's almost as bad as no action at all. You'd probably do better to use the Help action at that point. It's really very weak damage.
It also goes the opposite direction from YOU. Which, since you seem to think this sorcerer PC is hiding behind whatever available cover there is in any given room which will rarely be the convenient spot which leads that foe on the path you want them to be led.
I am not saying it's useless as a spell. I just don't think we're talking much more than cantrip power. And, given you're sacrificing using that action for other more valuable things at mid levels, I don't really understand why you think this is so awesome. But hey, it's not my game. If this is awesome in your game, then go for it!