本作为木偶片展示的剧情 narrates the tale of a group of young lads engaged in an impromptu soccer match. Upon unintentionally bursting their soccer ball, goalkeeper Li Yang returns home to find a pristine new ball on the table, a gift from his father. Initially excited, Li Yang takes the ball to play with his friends, but soon grows anxious about its pristine condition and retreats home.
As the community tournament approaches, Li Yang's friends implore him to join, but he refuses due to concerns over others damaging his new ball. Despite his father's encouragement, Li Yang clings to his fears. In a heartwarming twist, an old and worn soccer ball provided by his grandfather doesn't hinder the start of the match. As the stadium echoes with cheers for Li Yang, he succumbs to the thrill and dashes out with the new ball in hand. Alas, the patched-up tournament ball is accidentally damaged once more, sparking a debate among the young players about continuing the game. In this critical moment, all eyes turn to Li Yang as his grandfather subtly signals his support.