Bowling in official WTBA international competition means bowling on some of the most challenging lane conditions in the sport.  There are 12 oil patterns that make up today’s international game - four shorter, four medium length and four longer.  In the following videos, Team USA bowlers give you their tips and plan of attack on the four medium-length international patterns. (Click on name to see video).

Atlanta Pattern Tips (38 feet)
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard
Shannon Pluhowsky
Chris Barnes
Shannon O'Keefe

Seoul Pattern Tips (39 feet)
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard
Chris Barnes

Athens Pattern Tips (40 feet)
Shannon Pluhowsky
Liz Johnson
Chris Barnes
Shannon O'Keefe

Montreal Pattern Tips (41 feet)
Chris Barnes