41 Easy Sports Drawing Tutorials

Hut, hut, hike! Go long and sketch this American football player as he prepares to make a pass. Learning to draw people in action can be a Hail Mary for your sketchbook.

Almost every sport involves running, either as part of the game or in preparation for it. You can include this runner in any sport you'd like.

Are you ready to enter the ring? You can be when you learn how to sketch these realistic boxing gloves.

Swimming is a sport unto itself, and it's a great way for any athlete to keep their whole body in shape. Learn to draw a swimmer from a unique underwater angle.

Tennis is fun to watch and play. Get ready for practice with this racket and tennis ball.

Surf's up, dude! You can catch a wave after you draw this longboard complete with an ocean wave pattern.

Are you a Michael Jordan fan? Add the iconic Chicago Bulls logo to your gear with the help of this drawing guide.

Did you draw the American football player, above? Take a closer look at the ole pigskin, one of the strangest shaped balls in the world of sports.

Brave the rapids or take a leisurely cruise on a placid lake with the help of this single-person kayak and double-sided paddle.

Baseball caps aren't just for baseball. You can add your own logos or team colors to support your favorite team, whatever sport they belong to.

Some people fish for food or commerce, while others do it for sport. Sketch this deep-sea fisherman with his rod, reel, line, and bobber.

Yoga started as a religious philosophy, but today the stretches and exercises are considered a sport. This yoga pose is called the Sukhasana.

You can use a beach ball like this one to start a game of beach volleyball in the water or on the sand. Or, you can opt for the actual volleyball below.

It's tee time! Golf balls are covered in small depressions, and in gameplay, they are placed on small stakes called tees. Don't forget to draw the golf clubs below.

Hockey players use "L" shaped hockey sticks to maneuver the flat, cylindrical hockey pucks around the ice. They also wear ice skates, helmets, and protective padding as you can see in the illustration.

Baseballs have a unique look due to their waves of "V" shaped stitching. You can create one easily using a circle and some curved lines.

Basketballs are easily recognizable due to their large size and the wavy lines on their surface. Pay special attention to the pattern as you complete this tutorial.

Did you draw the American football player above? Now, you can focus on the details of his protective helmet. As an extra challenge, draw your favorite team's mascot or logo on the side of the helmet.

Go, team, go! Cheerleaders are usually associated with basketball and American football, but you can include a cheering section with any sport.

The soccer ball has an unusual surface pattern of pentagons and hexagons. Learn how to place these shapes on a spherical surface as you complete this drawing.

Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd. Examine this player's classic uniform with its baseball cap and striped pants.

Did you draw the baseball player above? Now, focus on the details of the bat he uses. Note its tapering shape and wooden texture.

Build your team with this active basketball player. She's dribbling down the court.

Crossed hockey sticks are a symbol of the game. And this conjunction actually occurs in gameplay, as opposing players vie for the hockey puck.

Get ready to dominate the green with this professional-looking golf bag filled with various clubs.

Are you a fan of the Baltimore Ravens? Display your team spirit when you complete the simple outlines of the Ravens logo.

Converses were the original basketball shoe. One Star or All Stars, you can design your own Chuck Taylors here.

If you are a Dallas Cowboys fan, here is the logo for you. You could use it to embellish a baseball cap, or better yet - a cowboy hat!

Get ready to spike the ball with this volleyball drawing tutorial. Notice the interlocking pattern of narrow rectangles.

Hit the half-pipe or the rails with this rad skateboard. As an added challenge, decorate the board with logos or sticker designs.

It's nothing but net when you draw this slam dunk in progress. You will use simple shapes - rectangles for the backboard, circles for the rim and ball, and intersecting curved lines for the net.

Create a shiny new bike for yourself! Learn about the parts as you go, including the frame, handlebars, seat, pedals, chain, tires, and wheels.

You'll look cool with this skateboard in your portfolio. Check out the flame on its deck. As an added challenge, try drawing more stickers on the deck to personalize it.

Toss around the old pigskin - or at least draw it. Pay special attention to its unique pointed shape, stripes, and the stitching that holds it together in the middle.

Drawing this soccer ball is a lesson in geometry. The surface of the sphere is made up of interlocking pentagons and hexagons. Near the edges, the shapes appear distorted as they curve around the ball.

Did you draw the soccer ball, above? Put it to good use in this action scene. The muscular player is in the middle of a kick. He wears a t-shirt, shorts, tall knee-high socks, and soccer cleats.

There is so much determination in this athlete's face. You can also practice the angles of a body in motion when you complete this action-packed drawing.

Discipline can turn a fight into a sport and an art. It can also improve your drawing skills! Channel your inner martial arts master as you complete this tough drawing.

Jordans aren't just about looks; they got their start as a basketball shoe. After all, they're named after one of the sport's greatest players of all time.

Show your team spirit with this portrait of one of soccer's greats, whether you're cheering for Inter Miami or Argentina - or even Barcelona or Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Skill, agility, reach - you need these as an artist, and so does this gymnast! Do a few hand stretches then get started with this sporty portrait.