How do you make a NFL football tacky?

Answer 1

my coach used to make me and the other centers break in and condition the balls and i always used petroleum jelly on the new balls rubbed it all over them rubbed it in real good and worked the ball with the heel of my hands for 30 or 45 minutes while watching tv or something

Answer 2

You can use a product that is banned in the NFL called Stick-um. But that can get really sticky but if you want to get a better grip usually just a little lick on the fingers can give you extra grip.