The ball might be the oldest toy ever made—ancient balls found in China are over 3,000 years old! Here’s a cool fact: a soccer ball isn’t just a simple round shape. It’s made from 32 separate panels—20 hexagons and 12 pentagons—all stitched together to help it bounce and roll smoothly. And did you know the very first inflatable beach balls were invented in California back in 1938?
These 15 free coloring pages cover all kinds of balls and ball games. Little ones (ages 2–5) can start with simple shapes like a soccer ball or a smiling beach ball. Older kids (ages 6–12) can tackle action scenes—bowling alleys, ball pits, and even a juggling circus clown. Whether your child loves sports or just loves to play, there’s something fun waiting here.
Free Printable Ball Coloring Pages
Take a tour through the world of balls! Start simple with round shapes—the classic soccer ball pattern with its pentagons and hexagons, or a happy beach ball with bold stripes and a smiling face. Basketballs and footballs show off their own special designs too.
Ready for action? You’ll find a boy mid-kick on a grassy soccer field, a playful puppy chasing a bouncing ball, and a girl ready to spike a volleyball. For beach lovers, there’s a ball floating on ocean waves and a volleyball scene with palm trees and sunshine.
Want something different? The Ball Pit Fun Coloring Page shows a kid jumping into a sea of colorful balls—every child’s dream come true. And the Juggling Clown with Balls Coloring Page brings circus magic with a funny performer tossing balls high in the air. There’s also a bowling lane with pins set up and two friends playing catch at the park. Pick your favorites and start coloring.
Soccer Ball Coloring Page
A classic soccer ball with pentagon and hexagon pattern.
Happy Beach Ball Coloring Page
A cute beach ball with a smiling face and bold stripes.
Basketball Coloring Page
A big basketball with curved seam lines and simple details.
Football Coloring Page
An American football with laces and pointed ends.
Boy Kicking Soccer Ball Coloring Page
A happy boy kicking a soccer ball on grass.
Dog Playing with Ball Coloring Page
A playful puppy chasing a bouncing ball in the yard.
Girl Holding Volleyball Coloring Page
A cartoon girl holding a volleyball ready to play.
Beach Ball at Ocean Coloring Page
A striped beach ball floating on gentle ocean waves.
Basketball and Hoop Coloring Page
A basketball going through a hoop with backboard and net.
Tennis Ball and Racket Coloring Page
A tennis ball next to a racket on a grass court.
Volleyball Beach Scene Coloring Page
A volleyball flying over a net on a sunny beach.
Ball Pit Fun Coloring Page
A happy child jumping into a colorful ball pit.
Bowling Alley Scene Coloring Page
A bowling ball rolling towards pins in a lane.
Juggling Clown with Balls Coloring Page
A funny circus clown juggling colorful balls.
Kids Playing Ball at Park Coloring Page
Two children tossing a ball at the park with trees.
That’s all 15 ball pages—now here are some fun ways to make them even better.
Creative Ball Coloring Ideas
- Soccer Ball Geometry – A soccer ball has 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons. Color them in two different colors (like black and white, or pick your own combo) to see the cool geometric pattern come alive.
- Rainbow Beach Ball – Color each stripe section a different rainbow color—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. The smiling face will look extra happy!
- Television Tennis Yellow ⭐ – Did you know tennis balls used to be white? They changed to bright yellow so viewers could see them on TV! Use your brightest yellow crayon or marker to color the tennis ball.
- Beach Ball Sun Catcher ⭐⭐ CRAFT – Color the beach ball with bright colors, then cut it out and tape it to a sunny window. The light shining through makes a beautiful sun catcher!
- Basketball Size Guess ⭐ INTERACTIVE – A real basketball is about 30 inches around. Before coloring, use string or a measuring tape to mark 30 inches. Can you guess how big that is? Then color the page!
- Beach Ball Toss Count ⭐ INTERACTIVE – If you have a real beach ball, toss it around 5 times and count the colors you see. Then try to match those exact colors when you color the page!
- Ball Pit Color Sort Challenge – Here’s a brain teaser: color each ball in the ball pit a different color, but make sure no two balls of the same color are touching. How many colors do you need?
- Bowling Pin Numbers – Number the bowling pins 1 through 10, just like a real bowling setup. Look up how they’re arranged in a triangle—it’s a fun puzzle!
- Football Flight Path – Draw a long, curved arrow behind the football to show how it spins through the air when thrown. The oval shape helps it fly far!
- Grass Stains Effect – Add small green marks near the bottom of the soccer ball to make it look like it’s been kicked around on a muddy field. Real soccer balls get dirty!
- Slam Dunk Swish Lines – Draw speed lines behind the basketball going through the hoop. Add some star bursts around the net to show an amazing slam dunk!
- Clown Costume Creator – Design a wild outfit for the juggling clown—polka dots, stripes, or zigzags! Make each juggling ball match a different part of his costume.
- Sunset Beach Scene – Color the sky orange and pink like a sunset on the ocean page. Make the water reflect those warm colors too—beautiful!
- 3D Shadow Trick – Add a small gray oval under each ball to create shadows. This simple trick makes flat drawings look like they’re popping off the page!
Fun fact to share: The ball might be one of the oldest toys humans ever made—people have been playing with balls for over 3,000 years!
