Hard Surface Football, Size 3 (Product Code: SLE/PE/011) is a size 3 rubber football used for kicking, dribbling and small-sided games by children up to 7 years of age on asphalt, concrete and gravel playgrounds. It is approximately 18 cm in diameter, made from 100% rubber around a rubber carcass/butyl bladder, and its panels are hand stitched. The ball is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, for pre-primary and primary schools.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | Official game size number 3 |
| Diameter | Approximately 18 cm |
| Material | 100% rubber |
| Bladder | Rubber carcass/butyl |
| Finishing | Panels hand stitched |
| Playing surfaces | Multiple hard surfaces such as asphalt, concrete and gravel |
| Age group | Children up to 7 years of age |
| Product code | SLE/PE/011 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
Many schools do not have a grass pitch, and a normal football scuffs quickly on tarmac or concrete. A rubber ball built for hard surfaces gives young children a football they can use every day in the playground: first touches with the inside of the foot, stopping a rolling ball, dribbling around markers, and short shots at small goals.
The smaller size 3 ball is easier for young legs to control and less intimidating than a full-size ball, which keeps early games focused on fun and technique. Check the ball’s pressure before each lesson, brush or rinse off grit after play on gravel, and keep it indoors between sessions so the rubber is not left in strong sun.
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, whose trading name is ScienceLab, supplies this hard surface football from Ambala, Haryana, to schools and early-years programmes that need durable playground equipment. The ball can be ordered with a pump, markers and softer balls for the youngest children so that one delivery equips the whole play area. Company information is on our company profile.
Useful additions for playground football with young children:
Our Physical Education category lists the rest of the range.
What size is the Hard Surface Football, Size 3?
The Hard Surface Football, Size 3 is an official game size number 3 football, approximately 18 cm in diameter. Size 3 is the smaller ball commonly chosen for young children, who find it easier to kick and control than a full-size football.
Which surfaces can the size 3 football be used on?
The Hard Surface Football, Size 3 is designed for use on multiple hard surfaces such as asphalt, concrete and gravel. This makes it practical for schools whose only play area is a paved yard or a gravel ground.
What age group is the football for?
The Hard Surface Football, Size 3 is intended for children up to 7 years of age. For toddlers and pre-schoolers who are not yet ready for football, a small soft ball such as the Ball, Rubber/Foam may be a better starting point.
What is the Hard Surface Football, Size 3 made of?
The Hard Surface Football, Size 3 is made from 100% rubber, with a rubber carcass/butyl bladder, and its panels are hand stitched. The all-rubber outer is what allows it to be used on rough hard surfaces.
Who supplies the Hard Surface Football, Size 3?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, trading as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, supplies the Hard Surface Football, Size 3 to pre-schools, primary schools, education programmes and dealers in India and international markets.
What details should a quotation request include?
For the Hard Surface Football, Size 3, include product code SLE/PE/011, the number of balls, whether a pump is required and the delivery location. Send the request through our contact page for a prompt quotation.
Ask for a quotation on the Hard Surface Football, Size 3 through our contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart alongside the other playground equipment you need.
Last updated: 24 September 2026