This set of three 5-inch mini basketballs is perfect for teaching young kids basketball basics such as dribbling, shooting and passing. Best of all, they have the look, texture and bounce of a full-size ball. The small size is ideal for little hands, or for use in a dorm room or at the office. These balls make great gift ideas and can be used with other miniature at-home basketball systems such as SKLZ and Spalding. They are designed for use both inside and outside. The basketballs ship in a deflated condition. A needle and pump are included for inflation. The hand-held pump measures 6.5 Inch tall. The inflation needle easily screws into the pump.