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Soccer Ball

How to draw a soccer ball for kids. Four easy steps. Free printable.

Ages 5-10

Printable Soccer Ball
  1. Step 1: Draw a big circle for the ball.
  2. Step 2: Add a pentagon in the center.
  3. Step 3: Draw lines out to more ball patches.
  4. Step 4: Add a ground curve and extra seam arcs.
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About this printable

The trick is the circle first, pattern second. This how to draw a soccer ball for kids worksheet puts a pentagon in the middle, then a few seams, then a ground shadow so the ball sits on grass. You do not need every patch a real ball has. Recess, backyard kicks, and after-school sports all pair with this page. Keep it a plain ball, not a branded league design. If the pentagon looks like a house, flatten the top. Kids who love counting can tally the shapes they drew. Use a round lid to start the circle if freehand feels hard, then put the lid away. Color black patches lightly so lines still show. Try a second ball in midair with a short motion curve.

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