How to Draw a Basketball Court
Learn how to draw a basketball court by drawing along with this fun drawing guide!
Have fun with this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw an aerial view of a basketball court. This easy sports drawing tutorial is perfect for young kids looking to get started with drawing.
All the drawing steps are here, making it fun and simple to follow! Plan for this drawing to last about 20 minutes, but the art-making process may take a bit longer if you want to add extra creative touches.
Enjoy learning how to draw a basketball court. Go beyond the lesson… don’t forget to add some creative details. Remember there is a PDF guide at the end of the lesson.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Basketball Court Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this lesson, we will start off with a new piece of paper and learn how to draw a basketball court in a series of 6 steps. It is best to notice the shape and size of each of the drawn parts of the basketball court.
Time Needed: 20 minutes
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Outline The Basketball Court
Start by drawing a large rectangle to outline the basketball court.
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Draw The Midcourt Line
Draw the midcourt line by creating a vertical line in the middle.
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Add The Center Circle
Add a circle in the middle of the court to draw the center circle
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Form The Keys
Form each basketball key by drawing circles with rectangles as shown. The free throw line is near the top of the key.
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Outline The Three Point Lines
Outline the three point lines by creating a curved line around the top of each key.
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Complete The Basketball Court Drawing
Let’s add some color to our drawing of a basketball court! First, fill in the key with a dark red crayon or the color of your favorite team. Then, fill in the rest of the court with a light orange crayon.
How to Draw a Basketball Court PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Basketball Court. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!