First Timer with questions here

[homemade]

In fact I'm practically positive, cause I really don't see how you can 'do it wrong', as if its something you need to learn, if you don't blow out any smoke, then its common sense you didn't even take a hit.

ya but some ppl dont inhail correctly, they just mouth hit. to get the smoke into lungs continue to breath in after you stop puffing from the joint
plus only hold in for 2-3 seconds not 10
good luck..have fun