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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Draw a Football PDF download Download Article Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 276,796 times.

Footballs can be useful to know how to draw. By following this tutorial, even the most artistically challenged can create a realistic-looking football. Let's begin!

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A Traditional Football

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  1. Step 1 Draw a large oblong at the middle of the page. 1 Draw a large oblong at the middle of the page. Draw a vertical middle line which extends from both ends (left to right).
  2. Step 2 Draw a smaller oval but with the same length as the middle line. 2 Draw a smaller oval but with the same length as the middle line. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Draw two rings facing each other using the curve lines as guide. 3 Draw two rings facing each other using the curve lines as guide.
  4. Step 4 Draw the adjoining edges and the laces that put them together. 4 Draw the adjoining edges and the laces that put them together.
  5. Step 5 Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary sketches. 5 Trace with a pen and erase unnecessary sketches.
  6. Step 6 Color to your liking! 6 Color to your liking!
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Method 2 Method 2 of 2:

A Basic Football

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  1. Step 1 Draw the football's shape (like a sideways egg) either with rounded or pointed ends. 1 Draw the football's shape (like a sideways egg) either with rounded or pointed ends. The illustration here shows a rounded one, but footballs in real life tend to end in points.
  2. Step 2 Draw two slightly curved lines near the middle. 2 Draw two slightly curved lines near the middle. They should be mirror images of one another, as shown.
  3. Step 3 Draw two rectangles near both edges. 3 Draw two rectangles near both edges. Don't go beyond the lower line, though, or your football will look a bit unusual.
  4. Step 4 Add in a long, thin rectangle in the upper line. 4 Add in a long, thin rectangle in the upper line. Don't let it reach the two vertical rectangles!
  5. Step 5 Add in eight small, rectangular shapes for the stitches. 5 Add in eight small, rectangular shapes for the stitches. They can be as thick or thin as you like, but you probably don’t want to make them larger than the primary line if you’re going for a realistic look.
  6. Step 6 Outline the picture and erase the guidelines. 6 Outline the picture and erase the guidelines. Add more details if you want to, such as more lines to give it a weathered look, or even some players tossing it back and forth.
  7. Step 7 Color it in. 7 Color it in. Footballs mostly come in brown, but you might want to make yours the colors of your favorite team, or some sort of interesting pattern--that part is up to you!
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  • Question What guidelines should I use to size my football? Community Answer Community Answer Draw two points to show the front and back points of the ball. Draw curves to connect them. Make sure they are not too arched or too flat. Draw the laces very thin. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 19 Helpful 34
  • Question How do I make a football t-shirt? Community Answer Community Answer Draw a t-shirt, then draw a football in the middle of it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 49 Helpful 23
  • Question How can I get the lines perfect? Community Answer Community Answer You can practice a lot, or you can measure out the lines and draw them with a ruler to make them more perfect. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 24 Helpful 22
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Jeanine Hattas Wilson Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 276,796 times. 134 votes - 58% Co-authors: 26 Updated: February 19, 2026 Views: 276,796 Categories: Drawing Objects Article SummaryX

To draw a football the easy way, start by drawing a shape like a sideways egg with pointed ends. Next, draw 2 slightly curved lines near the middle from 1 point to the other so they are mirror images of one another. Then, draw 2 rectangles near the edges to represent the stripes, but make sure not to go beyond the lower line. Afterwards, add a long, thin rectangle over the upper line, draw 8 small rectangular shapes for the laces, and define the lines by tracing over them with a black pen. Finish by coloring your football any way you like! To learn more, including how to draw a traditional football with more details, scroll down. Did this summary help you?YesNo

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