RE: Noob Question.
Alan is right. If the plane has too much speed when the pilot begins the flare, it will "balloon". That is, begin to climb again. When the speed bleeds off it will sink normally. This can also be aggravated, especially with low wing planes, by ground effect. That's where a cushion of air is trapped under the wing, providing more lift than usual, holding the plane in the air longer than expected.
Dr.1