If you are trying to make your forehand better, the first thing you need to consider is what you are exactly trying to do with the shot.
Are you looking for an offensive winner, or just one to extend the point? The first thing you need to do when playing tennis and attempting any shot is have a game plan.
You know your game better than anyone, so over hitting or trying to do something you simply can't do will be detrimental to your game.
Many times at my local club, I'll see a talented youngster who has a great looking forehand blast shot after shot.
While he nails winners at ease, he also abuses the net with missed shots.
The steady player who is getting it back in play and making him play shots is meanwhile winning the most important thing: the match.
Everyone wants to hit the ball hard when playing tennis.
That is simply human nature, wanting to be great.
However, tennis is a controlled game and you have to learn your shots before shooting errant forehands across the court.
Just like in baseball, a good pitcher won't throw as hard as he can every time.
They control their pitches.
So, the best advice for a better forehand in my opinion is to understand your limitations, and slowly add pace to your shot before trying it out in a game.
Hopefully, next time you go play a match, you stay within yourself on all your shots.
The forehand you might have been spraying last week will land in the court, keeping you in the tight games.