Drawing a Basketball Court – It’s a Piece of Cake!
Love basketball but have no idea how to draw a basketball court? Not to worry – it’s super easy! In a few easy steps, anyone can draw a basketball court with ease. So grab your materials and let’s get started.
Step 1 – Create the Outline
First, sketch a rectangle or square on the paper with your pencil or pen. This will serve as the outline of the basketball court. Make sure the sides of the rectangle/square are equal in length so the court looks symmetrical. If you’re using a ruler, use that to etch the outline.
Step 2 – Draw the Key Area
Next, draw a semi-circle in the middle of the rectangle/square that you created in the first step. This semi-circle will serve as the key, or the shooting area of the basketball court. To give the semi-circle a round, smooth shape, use a compass or draw freehand.
Step 3 – Draw the Backboard and Rim
To make the court look more basketball-like, now you’ll need to draw the backboard and the rim. For the backboard, draw a rectangle above the semi-circle. This should also be symmetrical, so use a ruler if necessary. To create the rim, draw a circle at the very top of the rectangle. Inside the circle, draw two vertical lines to create the frame of the rim.
Step 4 – Detail the Key
Now add lines and shapes to the semi-circle to complete the key. This includes drawing two straight lines that intersect the semi-circle at its center. Draw a box around the intersection point, which will serve as the free-throw line. These two lines will be parallel to each other, so if necessary use a ruler. At this point, your basketball court will start to take shape.
Step 5 – Detail the Outline
To make the court look even more realistic, add some details to the outside of the rectangle/square. This includes drawing two straight lines across the width of the rectangle, which will serve as the out of bounds line. Also draw two more lines perpendicular to the width of the rectangle, which will serve as the three-point line.
Step 6 – Shade the Court In
Using the pencil or pen, shade in the court’s outline. This will make the court look more like the real thing, and it’s the final step in drawing your own basketball court.
Step 7 – Draw the Bleachers
For an added touch, you can also draw some bleachers on one side of the court! This will give the court a more professional basketball court-like feel. To draw the bleachers, draw two lines extending from the sides of the court. For the seats, draw small, rectangular shapes for each row.
Step 8 – Final Touches
Finally, add some finishing touches to the court by drawing some more lines and shapes. This could include a three-point line, the halfcourt line and the sideline. You can also draw some small circles in between the lines, which will serve as the spots where the players stand during the game. Once you’re done, your basketball court is ready to go!
