Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little experiment today with a rubber volleyball and some hevea wooden flooring.

The Setup

So, I’ve got this standard rubber volleyball, nothing fancy. And my living room floor is this hevea wood – you know, that light-colored, supposedly durable stuff. I’ve always wondered how well the ball bounces on it, compared to, say, a gym floor or concrete.

The Experiment (aka Messing Around)

First, I just started by dropping the ball from shoulder height. Just a simple drop, no force. I listened to the sound it made – a nice, solid “thump,” not too echoey. I watched how high it bounced back up – maybe a little over waist height. Not bad.

Then, I got a little more… enthusiastic. I started dribbling the ball, like I was warming up for a game I was never going to play. Felt pretty good! The floor seemed to give just the right amount of resistance. I wasn’t losing much energy with each bounce.

• Bounce Height: Consistently around waist-high after a good dribble.
• Sound: A satisfying, solid thump, not too loud, not too quiet.
• Feel: The floor felt firm and responsive, not slippery at all.

Getting a Bit Carried Away

Okay, I admit it. I started pretending I was a pro volleyball player. Started doing some low, digging-style bounces, then some overhand setting motions (without actually hitting the ball, because, you know, ceiling). The floor held up great! No scuff marks, no weird slipping. I even accidentally bounced it a bit harder than intended a few times – still no problems.

The Conclusion (For Now)

Honestly, the hevea flooring and the rubber volleyball get along pretty well. It’s a good surface for some casual bouncing and messing around. Of course, it’s not a real gym floor, but for some home practice or just having fun, it’s perfectly fine. I was pretty happy! I was having fun. And this concluded my test.