How many years did it take for you to get the forehand right? and I mean right!!

[Dashbarr]

1 year to really get power and actual placement.
another year to tune it.

i didnt start trying till 11.

[mucat]

Originally Posted by tennis_hand

sure? I feel I play better against better players, but tank against weak players, because they are so weak to destroy the momentum and the game becomes boring because they don't reply my good shots.

Try play a match against someone 1 to 2 level above your level, preferable around 4.5-5.5+, see how good you will feel.