How to Draw a Football
Young artists can learn how to draw a football by following the photos in this basic guide.
Beginners will benefit from this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a football. This easy football instruction guide is perfect for young kids looking to learn how to draw.
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and easy to follow! Plan for this drawing to take about 30 minutes, but the creative process can actually take more time if a background is created as well.
Drawing is much more fun when you have a simple lesson to reference. Enjoy!
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Football Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
By the end of this lesson we will arrive at a finished drawing of a football by creating one section at a time. The drawing will take 9 steps in total as we continue to create each section which will get us closer to the finished drawing. The completed drawing will be beautified with color creating artwork you will be proud to show off!
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw The Arm
First, draw two curved lines to create an arm.
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Form The Hand
Next, form the shape of the hand attached to the arm.
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Add Football Arm Pad
Add the football arm pad by drawing curved lines on the arm.
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Outline The Football
Now, outline the oval shape of the football.
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Draw The Stripes On The Football
Draw the stripes on the football by making curved lines.
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Add The Laces
Add the laces of the football by drawing small rectangular shapes as shown.
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Draw The Lining On The Football
Draw a curved line following the shape of the football to form its lining.
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Add The Yard Line
Draw two diagonal lines to outline the yard line. Then, add small pointy lines to emphasize the grassy field.
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Complete The Football Drawing
Let’s add some color to our football drawing! First, fill in the arm and hand with a peach crayon. Next, color the yard line and the arm pad with a white crayon. Now, use shades of brown to fill in the football. Then, cover the grassy field with a green crayon.
How to Draw a Football 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 Football. 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!