A Look Back At Team Trials

A Look Back At Team Trials

I sit down and chat with Above180.com contributor Derek Petty to discuss his Team USA Trials experience, and what he learned from bowling in Las Vegas.  Derek shares how he prepared, and what he would do different.  To listen to the interview referenced with Del...
Succeeding at the USBC Open Championship

Succeeding at the USBC Open Championship

Synopsis for Success at the 2013 USBC Open Championships: By. Derek Petty Having read and listened to multiple resources about the Open Championships, all have been reliable with regards to ball layouts, ball surfaces and the balls to use. Execution and following the...
Ball Layout: Pin up or Pin Down?

Ball Layout: Pin up or Pin Down?

Ball Layout: Pin up or Pin Down? By Derek Petty There is an extensive amount of information on the internet that discusses pin positions with relation to your positive axis point (PAP); as well as skid flip layouts compared to arc layout or etc. In this article we are...
Adding a New Ball to Your Arsenal

Adding a New Ball to Your Arsenal

Adding a New Ball to Your Arsenal By Derek Petty You are looking for a new ball. You’ve done your research, you’ve talked to your pro shop operator, you’ve discussed the lane conditions you typically bowl on, and finally you’ve described the type of reaction you are...
Are You Ready for Tournament Time?

Are You Ready for Tournament Time?

Are You Ready for Tournament Time By Derek Petty Half of the 2011-2012 bowling season is over. For some a new season is about to start, for others it’s simply the halfway point. With winter upon us and tournaments around the corner, it’s time to rate your performance...