Okay, so I’ve been wanting to set up a little volleyball practice area in my backyard for a while now. I finally decided to take the plunge and get it done. I didn’t want to just throw down some lines on the grass, though. I wanted something a bit more… legit. So I went with this “batten volleyball rubber tree portable wooden flooring” thing I found. Here’s how the whole thing went down:

First, the Prep Work

First things first, I had to clear out a decent-sized space in the yard. This involved moving some patio furniture, pulling up some stubborn weeds, and generally making sure the area was level-ish. I’m no landscaper, so “level-ish” was good enough for me!

Unboxing and Laying it Out

The flooring arrived in these big boxes. Honestly, it was kind of a workout just getting them to the backyard. Once I opened everything up, I saw these wooden panels and a bunch of rubbery-looking things. I laid out all the pieces to get a sense of how it would all fit together.

Putting it Together

This was actually the easiest part, which surprised me. The wooden panels basically clicked together – like, super satisfying clicks, too. The rubber pieces, I figured out, went underneath to provide some cushioning and keep things from sliding around. I just started at one end and worked my way across, connecting the panels and adding the rubber supports as I went.

• Click, click, click – that’s the sound of progress!
• It felt like a giant jigsaw puzzle, but way easier.

The “Batten” Part

So, the “batten” part, I think, refers to these wooden strips that run underneath the panels. They give the whole thing extra support and keep it all nice and stable. I didn’t have to do anything special with them – they were already attached to the panels. Pretty clever, actually.

Testing it Out!

Once it was all assembled, I, of course, had to test it out. I grabbed my volleyball and started doing some practice serves and bumps. It felt really good! The surface was firm but had a little bit of give, which is way better than playing on hard ground or uneven grass. The Wooden surface is nice and smooth, and the ball bounces predictably.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I’m super happy with how this turned out. It was pretty straightforward to set up, and it feels like a real upgrade from just playing on the grass. Now I can actually practice my volleyball skills without worrying about twisting an ankle or dealing with a wonky bounce. Plus, it looks pretty cool, too! It’s like I have my own little mini volleyball court right in my backyard. I recommend you try it yourself!