When one person fumbles or drops the ball its a personal problem,lack of concentration,improper technique,etc.When everyone is having problems holding the ball,catching ,throwing,running with,gripping in general.A mechanical issue comes in to play.Is the ball from a new supplier and has a different grain. Are the towels used to wipe hands and the ball being dried with dryer sheets which have a wax in them.This makes the ball very slick especially on hot days.Have this years gloves been made of a new material that becomes slick with sweat.Are the uniforms being washed or dried with a soap or drier sheet that leaves a slippery film that transfers to hands when wiped.Sun screen becomes ultra slick with sweat.I believe firmly that the team I watched last year is being tripped up by a issue that is hiding in plain sight.