How to Draw a Ping Pong Paddle (Easy Step by Step)
Two crossed ping pong paddles and a zooming ball make a fun, sporty picture. It is built almost entirely from circles and straight lines, so it is great practice for steady hands. The crossing handles are the only tricky bit, and we will take them one step at a time.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a ping pong paddle step by step
How to Draw a Ping Pong Paddle · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The left paddle face
Draw a big circle on the left side of your page. Then draw a smaller circle inside it, leaving an even gap all the way around, to make the rubber part of the paddle.
Step 3: The right paddle face
Draw a second big circle on the right side, the same size as the first and at the same height. Add a smaller circle inside it, just like before.
Step 4: The long right handle
Start at the bottom of the right circle and draw two straight lines slanting down and to the left. Finish with a rounded end near the bottom of the page.
Step 5: The left handle
From the bottom of the left circle, draw one line slanting down and to the right until it meets the other handle. Then draw a rounded end that peeks out on the other side of the long handle.
Step 6: Grip stripes
Draw short slanted lines across each handle, close to the paddle faces. They make little bands that look like tape for gripping.
Step 7: The ball and speed lines
Above the paddles, draw a small circle for the ping pong ball. Next to it, add three short lines of different lengths, one above the other, to show the ball zooming along.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your ping pong paddle? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a dress or how to draw a hoodie next.
Tips for drawing a ping pong paddle
- Draw the two big circles first and check that they sit at the same height. Matching circles make the whole picture look neat.
- For the inner circles, keep the gap to the outer circle about the same all the way around. Try drawing them lightly first.
- Let the handles cross near the bottom. Draw the long handle all the way through, then stop the other handle where it touches and start again on the other side.
Free ping pong paddle coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this ping pong paddle coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your ping pong paddle drawing
Try red on one paddle face and black on the other, with a light wood color for the handles, just like real paddles. For a creative twist, color the ball bright orange and draw the speed lines in rainbow colors.
Ping pong paddle fun fact for kids
Ping pong started in England in the late 1800s as a parlor game. People played on dining tables, using books as a net.
Questions about drawing a ping pong paddle
What shapes do I need to draw a ping pong paddle?
You need circles for the paddle face and ball, and straight slanted lines for the handles. A few short lines make the grip stripes and speed lines.
How do I draw two paddles crossing each other?
Draw the long handle all the way through first. Then draw the other handle so it stops at the long one and starts again on the other side.
How do I make my circles look round?
Sketch the circle lightly a few times before pressing hard, and move your whole arm instead of just your fingers. You can also trace around a cup to practice.
