Basketball Hoop Drawing - How To Draw A Basketball Hoop Step By Step
The basketball hoop refers to the orange rim attached on a backboard. This is where basketball players try to shoot the ball through.
One shoot through the hoop is equivalent to either one, two, or three points depending on where the player is standing when he shoots the ball.
If you’re passionate about sports and would like to make it a subject on your drawings, then you’ve come to the right place!
In this guide, we will be learning how to draw a basketball hoop, an essential equipment in the sports game called basketball.
We have created a step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a basketball hoop, summarized in 9 quick and easy steps. What’s more, each instruction comes with an illustration to make the entire process a lot easier for you to follow!
Take advantage of your artistic skills to draw a basketball hoop!
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How to Draw a Basketball Hoop – Let’s get started!
Step 1
Step 2 – Create the Backboard
Step 3 – Draw the Backboard’s Details
Step 4 – Draw the Hoop or the Rim
Step 5 – Draw a Space on the Backboard
Step 6 – Outline the Net of the Hoop
Step 7 – Add the Patterns of the Net
Step 8 – Add More Criss-Cross Details
Step 9 – Finalize the Basketball Hoop
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Your Basketball Hoop Drawing is Complete!
Step 1
Begin by drawing a rectangular shape. This creates an outline of the backboard’s shape.
A basketball hoop primarily consists of straight lines. So, you may need to use a ruler to help you draw straight lines quickly and easily.
Step 2 – Create the Backboard
Draw an outline inside the backboard following its rectangular shape. Then, inside the outline, draw a smaller outline with a similar form.
When drawn correctly, this should form a parallel rectangle shape within the backboard. This adds an extra detail on the backboard.
Step 3 – Draw the Backboard’s Details
Draw a symmetrical square shape on the bottom middle of the backboard. This outlines the square-shaped opening right above the hoop, which we will be drawing later on.
Don’t forget to erase the part of the outline that overlaps inside the square shape! This helps keep your drawing polished and refined.
Step 4 – Draw the Hoop or the Rim
Draw an elongated sideways rectangular shape at the bottom of the square that we drew in the previous step.
This forms the hoop or the rim, which is where basketball players try to shoot the ball through.
Make sure that the rectangle is a bit wider than the width of the square shape.
Step 5 – Draw a Space on the Backboard
Draw an open-bottom square inside the square shape that we drew previously in the third step. When drawn correctly, you should now be seeing two parallel square shapes.
Step 6 – Outline the Net of the Hoop
Right underneath the rim or the hoop, draw two curved lines leaning towards each other. This should form a figure that is wide at the top and gradually goes narrower at the bottom.
This creates the outline of the net attached beneath the rim or the hoop.
Step 7 – Add the Patterns of the Net
After drawing the outline of the net, we will now be drawing the distinct criss-cross patterns that nets typically have.
Proceed by drawing V-shaped lines right underneath the rim or the hoop.
Step 8 – Add More Criss-Cross Details
Draw a second layer of V-shaped lines right underneath the ones that we drew in the previous step.
This time, however, the V shapes should align with the gaps on the first layer. This should form a diamond shape on the net, as shown in the illustration above.
Repeat the same step underneath the second layer to create the third layer of the same pattern. Remember, the V shapes should align with the upside down V shapes to form diamond figures all over the net.
Step 9 – Finalize the Basketball Hoop
Complete the basketball hoop by drawing the last two layers of V shapes pattern right underneath the last layer we drew in the previous.
At this point, you should have a total of 5 layers of the similar pattern forming the entire net.
Bear in mind that the shapes at the bottom layer should be relatively smaller than the ones at the top. This ensures that the shapes are consistent with the figure of the net.
Now that we’ve successfully drawn a basketball hoop, it’s finally time for the most exciting part. In this final step, we’ll be coloring the basketball hoop to make the artwork vibrant and colorful.
This step is optional but we recommend doing so to make the most out of your experience.
Backboards come in a wide range of colors while the hoop or the rim is primarily orange in color, similar to the basketball. The color of the backboard mostly depends on which team is currently playing on the court.
Feel free to use whichever color you like! You can even use more than one color to create a multi-colored basketball hoop! How fun is that?!
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You have a great basketball hoop drawing, now let’s see how we can make it better! It’s great to have a basketball hoop, but it’s not much use without a basketball!
That is why we would recommend adding one to this basketball hoop sketch. Basketballs seem simple, but they can also be more challenging than you think to draw!
If you have one of your own, then you have the perfect model to use. Otherwise, you can find many pictures online to use as a reference.
You can draw it as it’s about to go inside of the basket or in any other position you like!
Adding a basketball is one thing you could do, but you could also draw some players beneath it. If you were to do this, then you would have lots of options.
You could draw yourself and your friends, or maybe use some of your favorite basketball players.
These could be added in a realistic or a cartoon style, and it all depends on what you’re comfortable with! Will you add some players to this basketball hoop drawing?
We’ve spoken about adding a ball and some players, but there are other ways to add to the background as well.
You could draw more of the surroundings of this basketball hoop, and this could include the crowd in the background.
There are many fun and creative settings you could go for, and you could make it anything you wish!
This leads us to our final suggestion for this drawing of a basketball hoop, and it involves color. This is something we spoke about in the guide, but there is so much you can do here.
We would suggest mediums like colored pens and markers for many of the details, as they can get quite fiddly.
Mediums such as these can help with these more intricate details. Even if you want to use some paints, you can get paintbrushes with small tips for more precision.
Be sure to get creative with your colors and see what you can do!
Your Basketball Hoop Drawing is Complete!
Hopefully, you enjoy this step-by-step basketball hoop drawing tutorial. If you had fun drawing a basketball hoop, then you might be interested in drawing a baseball or any other sports objects.
Check out our “How to Draw” catalog to enjoy many more fun drawing tutorials like this!
After you finish drawing and coloring a basketball hoop, don’t forget to show off your masterpiece! Take a photo of your artwork and share it on our Facebook page and on Pinterest.
Don’t be embarrassed. We’re sure your drawing looks impressive!
We would love to see your colorful basketball hoop drawing!
Step-by-Step How To Draw a Basketball Tutorial
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Playing basketball is fun, but do you know what else is fun? Learning how to draw a basketball!
Our basketball drawing tutorial includes two printable pages with detailed steps on how to draw a simple basketball. We recommend downloading and printing them so you and your little ones can use them as a visual guide.
Grab your pencil and let’s get started!
Let’s draw a basketball!
How to draw a basketball step by step
If you are looking for a simple but FUN step by step how to draw a basketball, this is the right place for you!
This tutorial on how to draw a basketball easy steps is a perfect activity for children (and adults!) that love drawing and creating art. After you’re done, you can add fun details like a hoop or the court. Don’t forget to color it after you’re done with the drawing!
Easy steps to drawing a basketball!
Easy steps to draw a basketball
Follow this easy how to draw a cartoon basketball step-by-step tutorial and you will be drawing your own in no time!
Let’s start! Draw a circle.
Step 1
Let’s start! Draw a circle – don’t worry if it isn’t perfect, you can practice as many times as you want.
Add an arched vertical line.
Step 2
Add an arched vertical line slightly to the right of the center.
Now add another arched line. This time make it horizontal.
Step 3
Now add another line, this time make it horizontal.
Add a circle and erase extra lines.
Step 4
Add a circle and erase extra lines. We’re almost done!
Now add an oval and erase extra lines.
Step 5
Now add an oval and erase extra lines.
Wow! Amazing job. You can get creative and add different details.
Step 6
Wow! Amazing job! Congratulate yourself for creating such a cool basketball.
And that’s it! Hope you enjoy this easy how to draw a basketball tutorial as much as we did.
Download and print this tutorial to draw a cool basketball.
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A story about the leading designers behind basketball shoes - StreetBall Library
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Are you wearing basketball shoes now? They were most likely designed by one of these guys. Find out how they got into this business and what we can expect in the future.
Robbie Fuller, 28, Adidas I started out designing trail running shoes here in Portland, then went to Germany for three years and switched to running shoes. I returned to America two years ago, and I only got into basketball design five or six months ago. All previous experience is cool, but basketball is true love. We're kind of a retooled design team, we have a lot of young talent. I still have six designers working with me, all around the same age and all with a basketball background. We play together every week, two or three times a week, and definitely draw our inspiration from the games. It also comes from young guys. I've been to national events hosted by adidas and just meeting high school players and watching them play, I've learned a lot. Our biggest challenge is to make sure the entire basketball line is as exciting as the highest level products. So to say - "not a single sneaker remains in the shadows." This is where I want to use the basketball row, to make sure we give all the players a choice. The game is getting faster, the players are getting bigger and faster, so everything is really in execution. The development of materials plays a big role in what happens - what will affect the stability, cushioning, and you never know what else. Working on new products for guys like Garnett, Duncan and Dwight Howard, we try to use technology to give them what they want. I need to be able to say, "Here's something that will help you improve your level of play." Today, a lot of sneaker design is borrowed from the past. In general, you can remake the sneaker itself, or the idea associated with it. I think you can see more examples of the idea of taking a sneaker from the past and redoing it - new treatment, new bells and whistles and a new look. If you want to be a good designer, it's never too early to start. In my fourth year, my friends and I started our own brand. We named him I.F. - "If You Wanna" - and we treated it like a real one. I went to sneaker stores and just drew them. My 5th year progress report says, “Even the pattern of a regular sneaker can bring success.”
Peter Kreidelmayer aka Sneaka Pete, 34, K1X I grew up in Munich, and I was always doing something - building toy spaceships, decorating bikes, a lot of things. In the early 90s, I got into sneakers. Then there was no Internet and you had to save money, fly to New York, look for and buy sneakers with all the money you had. It took some time before I realized that shoe design is an actual job. I studied industrial design in college, wrote my thesis with adidas, and after graduation went to work for Puma. I have worked in different fields but always dreamed of playing basketball, so I gladly took the chance to do something with k1x. I've been here since 2001, when the idea for the first shoe, the Chiefglider, was born. All of our shoes are designed by me, including the upcoming Chiefglider II and 187. In a place like k1x, the whole company is involved in the design; fashion designers, salespeople, marketing team, director - all contribute their valuable ideas. If they don't feel the product, they don't like it, I completely redesign it. I am rarely inspired by any particular thing or work of art. It is rather the need of the company and a personal point of view at a particular point in time. For me, design is about finding your niche and working to stay there as much as possible. It is always a difficult process. It never happens that you create something completely new with the first sketch. We need to be competitive with our design. We also need to stay at the same level of performance to be accepted by the market, but on the basis of reducing the budget. This is the engine that makes us create all the time and bring out the best that we have. That's what drives us forward - David versus Goliath. I think it's worth talking about the prospects not about our presence in Germany, but about our presence in Europe. We see great success with our products throughout Europe. Our things can be seen on almost every court and in the club. We have our own style, we combine basketball and hip-hop in the way we see it. Although, of course, highly reliable German technology is a model for us, the best machines are still made here. And don't forget that the sneaker tradition originated with us.
Jason Mayden, 26, Jordan Brand I came here as an intern right out of college - actually, I was hired before I graduated. I worked for nike on cross country shoes for a year and then moved back to Jordan. I worked on the Jeter and Carmelo models and also helped with some of the latest Air Jordans. Growing up, I wasn't a big fan of running shoes, but I had a developed sense of self. I thought, “If I ever make Jordan shoes, I won’t have to pay for them.” My biggest inspiration is - as expected, but purely outwardly - Michael Jordan. This is the first example of a person who changed his appearance right before your eyes, from costume to uniform on the court and back. He was like a living superman. Another aspect for me is the story. Nas inspired me so much. I look at him as a storyteller and a poet, and I want to create some kind of plot, a basis, before I start sketching. We want to create something more than just leather and rubber. We want to create motivation. That's why the story is so important - it's part of the story, here MJ is a living story. The next sneaker is always my favorite. I'm currently working on the first signature shoe for Cris Paul, it's been a great experience. He is not just one of the best athletes - he is one of the best people I have ever met. It is very easy for such a person to go all out and do something really special. When I first sat at a meeting with MJ, moments of my life passed before my eyes: childhood in Chicago, how I watched his games, and now I'm sitting at a meeting with him. The first thing I said to him was, "Man, I've been waiting for this moment all my life." It just broke. In design, if you constantly look at your weaknesses as areas for improvement, you will always have fresh ideas. I am constantly trying to be better than I was. Ideas are always somewhere nearby, they just need to be taken out of thin air.
Jason Petrie, 32, Nike Many people on NikeTalk..com(forum) know my story: when I went to school I knew I wanted to be a shoe designer, but I had absolutely no idea how to become one. I was lucky, I got an intern at Converse. A few years later, when NikeTalk was gaining momentum, I noticed that some people left their drawings there. I started leaving mine, just for fun. I thought it was a great opportunity to get feedback on my work from knowledgeable people. Someone from Fila noticed my drawings and invited me for an interview - they took me, and I went to work in Italy. I've been with Nike for about four years now. It definitely put me on the right track. I need inspiration. Do you know how basketball gets you? I think you just have to love it. If you're designing cars and somewhere on the side you're designing sneakers, I'm not sure if your approach is right. I was the lead designer on the STAT 1. It was my first signature shoe and I wanted it to be on point, especially for Amare, one of my favorite players. He came to us, and we worked together - he was then injured; we got to know him well - he's a fun, cool guy. We saw his shoes as a bridge between Amare and Barkley in Phoenix. Well, you know, those sneakers that are still relevant. There are a lot of references to Chuck in Amare's sneakers. It seems to me that you can freshen up by trying to capture what inspired you when you were young. And at the same time, you have to think two moves ahead. Talk about crazy kids learning every detail on a shoe - me too! I am the one who never tires of repeating: "You must have a hanging tongue to tell stories." For me, it gives them soul and essence, and that's why they become special. As long as it works for the show, it's part of our job to take them to the next level with those details. I do everything that I have done since the seventh year - I draw.
Drew Winfield, 26, Reebok I already came across one of the Sole Passion events at SLAM in 2002. Definitely, I saw this as motivation. It was cool that someone was interested in what I do. Sneakers - everything is already done, it's time to do something solid. You have to have some kind of foundation or a unique story to captivate people. I think I'm very good at coming up with new concepts. I was the lead designer on Answer XI, and Allen is the second athlete to own 11 named shoes, so the story should be all about him. I started with the number 11. This number is made up of two identical digits and I thought it could represent Alain Iverson from both sides. He is a twin; in mythology there were two twin brothers Castor and Pollux - Castor was mortal, and Pollux was immortal. We connected it with Alain. The immortal part is his courage; on the other hand, he has matured, a family man and a good team player. We can say that we split the boot into two parts, where the outer part, which is visible on the court, is more aggressive and conspicuous. The middle part, which, in general, is not visible on the site, is a more “human” part. Everyone knows that his type of game has the features of another sport: he plays basketball as if he is fighting a crowd of opponents for victory. I thought, how can I relate this to the design of the sneaker? Therefore, in the middle part of the boot there is a shell that wraps the foot. Designing a signature shoe for someone like Allen Iverson is both a gift and a curse: you get the opportunity to make your own shoe, but the burden of responsibility falls on you and you say to yourself: “This should be the best shoe of all time. ” You have to come back to reality and remember your qualifications. When Alain saw the sneaker, he fell in love with it. Only then could I breathe easy. Advice? Just sketch. All the time, wherever you are - sketch. Ideas don't come when you ask. You have to be always ready, always keep sketching and developing ideas.
Author: Ryan Jones Basketball is one of the most spectacular sports, and therefore it is not at all surprising that a huge variety of assistive devices have been invented for it. These include a hit sensor ring, interior door guards, advanced balls, glowing nets, and various smart shot monitoring devices. All these things are carefully stored in this section, where you can always choose a suitable gift for a basketball player friend.
Basketball is an interesting and exciting activity. But any connoisseur will tell you that for a good game, it doesn’t hurt to get high-quality equipment. Therefore, you should take the acquisition of equipment with all seriousness. Comfortable shoes and a properly selected ball will make this activity productive and attractive. Therefore, if you are going to purchase these two things, you need to familiarize yourself with a few recommendations.
How to choose a basketball?
Several factors influence the choice:
Venue for sports competitions. On open concreted areas, it is better to use balls marked "Outdoor". They are made of polyurethane or rubber and coated with a protective compound. This protects them when they hit concrete. Thanks to these properties, they last a long time and are not expensive. In a gym with polyurethane or other similar materials, another brand is suitable - "Indoor". These products are made of real or artificial leather and covered with microfiber. Such balls are not used for outdoor games due to their fragility. But in the right conditions for them, they do an excellent job. The price for them is higher than for rubber and polyurethane.
Ball weight and size:
For children's and youth sports, a ball with a mass of up to 330 g and a circumference of 580 mm is suitable, third class.
For women's and youth games - with a mass of up to 570 g and a circumference of up to 710 mm., fifth and sixth grade.
For men's groups - up to 700g. and circumference up to 780 mm., seventh grade.
To test the ball, you need to inflate and release it from a height of about 1.3 m. A good product, hitting the floor, will bounce vertically 70 cm. Bouncing in different directions and external damage indicate poor quality.
How to choose basketball shoes?
To avoid injuries and dislocations, one must carefully choose sports shoes. It must be stable and hold the ankle joint firmly.
Signs of good running shoes:
they must be stable;
soften jumps;
has good grip on the floor;
hold the foot and ankle firmly;
do not restrict movement;
have a long service life.
All this is inherent in expensive models.
The sneakers also vary in height.
There are three types: medium, low and high. They differ in the height and thickness of the pads and soles. Higher models are stable and strong, but it is difficult to move quickly in them. Those that are lower are lighter. They hold the ankle joint worse, but allow you to move freely. These shoes wear out faster.
Not the last role is played by top. Expensive and heavy leather products are gradually being replaced by lighter and more practical ones from artificial components. Combined products are in great demand, where leather is combined with high-quality synthetics.
Where is the best place to buy basketball supplies?
Products for sports are sold in specialized Markets. It offers a wide range of branded sports goods. Here you can choose high-quality sneakers and balls of any parameters. The store guarantees quality, so the prices are higher here. Outlets that have become famous for their bad reputation are losing customers and income. In online stores, the same products are several times cheaper. They offer branded sports shoes and quality balls at lower prices. An order is placed on the store's website, and the goods are delivered by courier or sent by mail. The only drawback of sending via mail is that you won’t be able to feel and try on the chosen item. Despite this, many people successfully buy different things through the Internet.
Various sales and promotions are often held in retail chains and online stores. At some points, when buying, you can receive a discount coupon for the next purchase in this store. Also, there is a deferred discount on the purchased product. The buyer receives it some time after payment for the purchase. This discount is called cashback. In addition, the so-called "Black Friday" is popular in our country. On this day, prices in supermarkets, including online stores, are more than halved. Black Friday is followed by Cyber Monday. On this day, you can also buy any thing at a very low price. This event falls at the end of November and gives rise to pre-New Year sales.
We recommend downloading and printing them so you and your little ones can use them as a visual guide.
I still have six designers working with me, all around the same age and all with a basketball background. We play together every week, two or three times a week, and definitely draw our inspiration from the games. It also comes from young guys. I've been to national events hosted by adidas and just meeting high school players and watching them play, I've learned a lot. 
I need to be able to say, "Here's something that will help you improve your level of play." 
It never happens that you create something completely new with the first sketch. 
I worked for nike on cross country shoes for a year and then moved back to Jordan. I worked on the Jeter and Carmelo models and also helped with some of the latest Air Jordans. Growing up, I wasn't a big fan of running shoes, but I had a developed sense of self. I thought, “If I ever make Jordan shoes, I won’t have to pay for them.” 
He is not just one of the best athletes - he is one of the best people I have ever met. It is very easy for such a person to go all out and do something really special. 
I started leaving mine, just for fun. I thought it was a great opportunity to get feedback on my work from knowledgeable people. Someone from Fila noticed my drawings and invited me for an interview - they took me, and I went to work in Italy. I've been with Nike for about four years now. It definitely put me on the right track. 
And at the same time, you have to think two moves ahead. 
I started with the number 11. This number is made up of two identical digits and I thought it could represent Alain Iverson from both sides. He is a twin; in mythology there were two twin brothers Castor and Pollux - Castor was mortal, and Pollux was immortal. We connected it with Alain. The immortal part is his courage; on the other hand, he has matured, a family man and a good team player. We can say that we split the boot into two parts, where the outer part, which is visible on the court, is more aggressive and conspicuous. The middle part, which, in general, is not visible on the site, is a more “human” part. 
” You have to come back to reality and remember your qualifications. When Alain saw the sneaker, he fell in love with it. Only then could I breathe easy. 
Comfortable shoes and a properly selected ball will make this activity productive and attractive. Therefore, if you are going to purchase these two things, you need to familiarize yourself with a few recommendations. 
They offer branded sports shoes and quality balls at lower prices. An order is placed on the store's website, and the goods are delivered by courier or sent by mail. The only drawback of sending via mail is that you won’t be able to feel and try on the chosen item. Despite this, many people successfully buy different things through the Internet. 
