"Layup against the Wind" is a youth inspirational novel that tells the story of Chen Yuan, an introverted high school student, and his growth process from a substitute player to the core of the team. With the help of his coach and teammates, he continued to break through himself, overcame many physical and mental difficulties, and finally shined on the provincial league stage. The story shows the passion of youth, the strength of the team and the fighting spirit of never giving up, and interprets the theme of "life with hard work shines the brightest".