Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post about trying out that Brazilian pool volleyball-like game, following your guidelines:
So, I’ve been seeing this thing online called “biribol,” which is basically volleyball, but in a pool. Sounded crazy fun, right? I’m always up for trying new things, especially if it involves splashing around, So I decided give it a shot.
Gathering the Crew
First things first, I needed people. Solo pool volleyball just isn’t a thing, I guess. I texted a few friends, some were, some weren’t – you know how it is. Finally,I managed to round up three other brave souls willing to make fools of themselves with me.
Setting Up
We didn’t have an actual biribol net (who does?), so we got creative. We found some old rope and some pool noodles and rigged up something that looked… vaguely net-like. It wasn’t pretty, but it would do the job. I think.
The “Gameplay”
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Trying to Stand:
Turns out, treading water and playing volleyball at the same time is HARD. I spent half the time just trying not to sink.
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The Ball:
Water makes the ball weirdly heavy, and my “spikes” turned into these sad, slow-motion flops. My friend, bless her heart, kept yelling encouraging things, even though I was clearly terrible.
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Splashing Wars:
Inevitably, the game devolved into us just splashing each other. It was a competition to see who could create the biggest tidal wave. Dignity? Out the window.
The Verdict
Okay, so we probably weren’t playing “real” biribol. It was more like “chaotic pool flailing.” But you know what? It was a blast. We laughed so hard, our stomachs hurt. And hey, we got some exercise, even if it was mostly just from trying to stay afloat.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Just don’t expect to be good at it. Embrace the chaos, and you’ll have a great time. And maybe invest in a real net if you’re serious. Or, you know, just keep using rope and noodles. We’re not judging.
