How to Draw a Volleyball: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Ready to hit the court? This tutorial is perfect for young athletes and artists ages 5 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to bring this sports ball to life. Follow along to master the curved lines that give a volleyball its signature 3D look.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, finished drawing of a volleyball, perfect for sports enthusiasts.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Base Circle

A light pencil sketch of a perfect circle representing the outline of a volleyball.

Start by drawing a light circle in the center of your page. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry about making it perfect; use a light touch so you can easily adjust the shape later.

Step 2: Defining the Top Panel

A circle with a single curved line drawn across the top section.

Draw a gentle, curved line across the top of your circle. This marks the first panel of the ball. Tip: Imagine the ball is a globe and you are drawing a line of latitude.

Step 3: Adding the 'L' Shaped Panel

The volleyball sketch now includes an L-shaped line segment near the top.

Add two curved lines that meet to form an 'L' shape near the top. This creates the second panel. Tip: Keep your curves smooth to make the ball look round and bouncy.

Step 4: Connecting to the Edges

Curved lines connecting the internal panel shapes to the outer circle boundary.

Draw curved lines extending from the corners of your existing panels to the outer edge of the circle. This helps define the ball's structure.

Step 5: Dividing the First Section

A vertical curved line dividing the top panel in half.

Draw a curved line down the middle of the first section you created. Tip: Think of this like slicing a piece of fruit—keep the curve consistent with the shape of the ball.

Step 6: Adding Edge Details

Additional curved lines added to the edges of the existing panels.

Add a line through the first section near the edge and another across the top of the second section. This adds complexity to the panel design.

Step 7: Refining the Second Section

Adding a secondary curved line to the second panel section.

Draw another curved line across the second section. Tip: Ensure your lines don't cross over each other; keep them distinct to maintain a clean look.

Step 8: Detailing the Center

A curved line added to the center section of the ball.

Draw a curved line through the central section of the volleyball. This helps define the middle panels where the ball is hit most often.

Step 9: Finalizing the 3D Shape

The completed line drawing of the volleyball with all panel details added.

Add a second line through the center and small 'L' shapes at the corners where panels meet. This creates a 3D effect. Tip: Press a little harder with your pencil now to finalize the outlines.

Step 10: Adding Color

A fully colored, professional-looking volleyball drawing.

Time to color! While traditional volleyballs are white, you can use any colors you like. Tip: Use a light grey or blue to shade the edges of the panels to make them look more rounded.