don't worry orange7, as long as you keep playing recreationally, you'll get better. i started out playing for my high school tennis team as a beginner and ever since then, i've been playing leisurely but with some competitiveness with my friends.
anyone going to join the burnaby open this month? i'm most likely going to join 3.5 because i know there will be sandbaggers (players who are higher than what they registered for) and i might or might not join 3.0.
according to the ntrp ratings, i would self rate myself at a 4.0 but in terms of league matches, i'd say 3.5.
orange7: if you're using a 2hbh (2 handed bh), definitely take a look at some of agassi's vids. he is truly amazing. everything else, federer.
a very useful forum site to learn really valuable tips is
www.tenniswarehouse.com and then click on message boards at the top, scroll down and go to tennis tips and instructions.