Okay, here’s my attempt at writing a blog post in the style you described, focusing on the process and using simple language:

So, I decided to get this volleyball court thing going in my backyard. It’s not a real court, more like a practice area. The main thing was getting the flooring right. I wanted something that wouldn’t turn into a mud pit after a rain, and that felt okay to dive on. Ended up going with this “cushions volleyball lvl larch assembly wooden flooring” stuff. Sounds fancy, huh? It’s basically just interlocking wooden tiles with some rubber padding underneath.

Getting Started

First, I cleared out the area. Lots of digging. Pulled out grass, weeds, rocks – the whole nine yards. I wanted a nice, flat surface to start with, so I spent a good chunk of time leveling the dirt. Used a long board and a level…and my eyes, mostly. It wasn’t perfect, but it was close enough.

The Underlayment

I put some plastic sheet on the ground, to aviod the weeds growing out.

Laying the Tiles

Then came the actual flooring. These tiles, man, they were kinda like giant puzzle pieces. Each one had these little nubs and slots on the sides. You just line them up and smack them together. I used a rubber mallet (a.k.a. a big hammer with a soft head) to really get them snug.

Started in one corner and just worked my way across. It was kinda satisfying, like building with LEGOs, but bigger and heavier. The larch wood smelled pretty good, too, like a campfire almost.

• Line up the tile edges.
• Push them together with your hands as much as you can.
• Whack ’em with the rubber mallet until they’re tight.

The Cushions

The “cushions” part is just these rubbery squares that go under the tiles. They don’t really attach to anything, you just lay them down. They’re supposed to give the floor some bounce and make it easier on your knees and ankles when you’re playing. I guess they do… I haven’t broken anything yet!

Finishing Up

Once all the tiles were down, I trimmed the edges a bit to make it look neater. There were some extra bits sticking out. A saw that can cut anything to deal with that.

And that’s it! Took me a most of time, but it was worth it. Now I’ve got a decent little spot to practice my bumps and sets. It’s not perfect, but it’s mine, and I built it. Feels good, man.