Quote Originally Posted by Chreees View Post
Oh I saw all that. I just got brave and went ahead and went for it, haha. I guess I wasn't supposed to?
Nope - you weren't "supposed to".

I think the point is to set your expectations appropriately. You are of course free to be as aggressive as you wish. But the advice in the beginner's guides are there for a reason and intended to make your experience a pleasant one with realistic expectations.

I can read alot about how to play tennis but I'm not a tennis player until I've put alot of time on the courts. Take your time! This isn't a race...