Alright, so I’ve been meaning to document this whole process of messing around with different flooring options for, like, ages. Today, I finally got around to really digging into this “rubber volleyball on pine wooden flooring” thing. It’s not as weird as it sounds, I promise!

The Setup

First things first, I grabbed a standard rubber volleyball. Nothing fancy, just the kind you’d see at any school gym. Then, I went to my test area. I’ve got this section of pine flooring that I use for trying out different stuff. It’s not super polished or anything, just regular ol’ pine planks.

The Experiment (aka Messing Around)

My main goal was to see how the ball behaved on the wood. You know, bounce, grip, that kinda stuff. So, I started with some basic bounces.

• I dropped the ball from about waist height. It bounced pretty well, actually! Not as high as on, say, concrete, but definitely a good, solid bounce.
• Then I tried some harder bounces, really putting some force into it. The pine held up fine, no dents or anything, which was good to see.

Next up, I wanted to check the grip. I rolled the ball across the floor, and it moved smoothly. No weird sticking or slipping. I even tried to spin it, and it reacted pretty predictably.

The Results (and Some Thoughts)

Honestly, I was a little surprised at how well the rubber volleyball and the pine flooring worked together. I was half-expecting the ball to either stick too much or slide all over the place.

But the results were, well normal. The bounce was decent, the grip was good, and the floor didn’t get damaged. It’s a solid combination, in my opinion. If you are looking for a simple test of the bouncing feature, this is really a good method.

It’s not rocket science, I know, but it was a fun little experiment. And hey, now I know that if I ever need to play a quick game of volleyball on a pine floor, I’m good to go! I will going to find other materials to make more tests!