Only one thing keeps Jim from being the best linebacker in the team - his fear of getting tackled. But his friend Chuckie knows Jim isn't a coward. With Chuckie's special courage as an example, can Jim find the strength to face his fears head-on?

Everyone in Johnny Reese's new school assumes that his long legs will make him the star of the White Cats basketball team. However, his legs have no spring, and shorter team-mates can easily outjump him. On top of his troubles on the court, Johnny has to get used to a new father and stepbrother.