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 shorter international patterns (Click on name to see video).

Sydney Pattern Tips (33 feet)
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard
Liz Johnson
Shannon Pluhowsky
Chris Barnes

Stockholm Pattern Tips (34 feet)
Shannon Pluhowsky
Kelly Kulick
Chris Barnes

Beijing Pattern Tips (35 feet)
Chris Barnes
Shannon O'Keefe

Los Angeles Pattern Tips (36 feet)
Kelly Kulick
Liz Johnson
Chris Barnes
Shannon Pluhowsky
Shannon O'Keefe