Okay, so I’ve been wanting to build a portable volleyball court for a while now. You know, something I could set up in the park, at the beach, maybe even in a big enough gym if the weather’s bad. I finally decided to give it a shot, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a project! It all started with this idea: a keel volleyball engineer portable wooden flooring. Sounds fancy, right? It’s basically a wooden floor that you can take apart and move around.

The Planning Stage (aka Headaches and Sketches)

First, I had to figure out what I was doing. I’m no carpenter, so I spent a lot of time looking at pictures and, frankly, getting pretty confused. I wanted something sturdy, but also something I could actually, you know, carry. I sketched out some rough ideas on the back of a napkin – real high-tech stuff. The main thing was figuring out how the pieces would fit together and how to make it stable.

Gathering the Supplies (aka The Fun Part… Kind Of)

Next, I had to get all the wood and stuff. I went to the local hardware store and wandered around for what felt like hours. I ended up getting a bunch of plywood for the surface and some 2x4s for the support structure – the “keel,” I guess you could call it. I also grabbed a ton of screws, some wood glue, and some heavy-duty hinges. Oh, and sandpaper! Lots and lots of sandpaper.

Building the Base (aka The “Keel” Takes Shape)

The first thing I built was the support frame. I cut the 2x4s to the right lengths, which took forever with my old saw. Then I started screwing them together, making sure everything was square (or at least, as square as I could get it). I used a lot of wood glue too, because I wanted this thing to be solid. This part was basically building a big, rectangular grid.

Creating the Floor Panels (aka Plywood Puzzle)

Then came the plywood. I cut the plywood sheets into smaller, manageable panels. This was tricky because I wanted them to fit together snugly, like puzzle pieces. I marked everything really carefully, and even then, some of the cuts weren’t perfect. More sanding!

Putting It All Together (aka Fingers Crossed!)

This was the moment of truth. I started attaching the plywood panels to the support frame, using screws and glue. I also used hinges to connect some of the panels, so they could fold up for easier transport. I worked slowly and carefully, double-checking everything as I went. It was like building a giant, wooden jigsaw puzzle.

• First, attach the plywood to one section of the frame.
• Then, carefully align the next panel.
• Use the Hinges to connect sections together.
• Repeat! Until the entile floor is finished.

Testing and Sanding (aka The Never-Ending Sanding)

Once it was all assembled, I stood back and admired my handiwork. It actually looked like a floor! I carefully tested it, walking around and even jumping a little (don’t tell my doctor). There were a few wobbly spots, so I added some extra supports underneath. And, of course, more sanding. So much sanding.

Portability Test (aka Will It Fit in My Car?)

Finally, I had to see if it was actually portable. I folded up the hinged sections and, with a little help from my neighbor, managed to get it into the back of my car. It was a tight fit, but it worked!

The Final Result (aka Volleyball Time!)

So, there you have it. My DIY portable wooden volleyball floor. It was a lot of work, and it’s definitely not perfect, but I’m pretty proud of it. I’ve already used it a few times in the park, and it’s held up great. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go play some volleyball!