Pine Tar Mania

How to use pine tar?

I had always been into taping or using custom grips on bats, but a couple of friends recommended pine tar. Just a few questions 1: is pine tar better than tape
2: how do you use/apply pine tar and where?
3: will pine tar ruin my batting gloves?
And what exactly are the rules against pine tar (I play HS baseball)

Rob inquires

my reply:

Not too many HS coaches are fans of pine tar due to budget constraints and the damage it can cause uniforms. Pre wrap spray has been a cleaner workaround.
Pine tar gives you a better grip than tape.
You apply a light layer from a pine tar rag and then apply a light dusting of rosin over it from a rosin bag. The two work together...it's not just pine tar only.
High School baseball games are played under National Federation rules...pine tar or any drying agent to enhance the hold are permitted only on the grip.