Not really. Just keep watching youtube tutorials and keep at it.
It might be tearing because your fondant might be too thin. Try rolling it out a little thicker.
When you are applying it smooth top first then the first 1-2 inches down the sides, the as you are lifting and pulling the fondant away from the cake smooth the sides. If you place it on a can slightly smaller than the cake the fondant hangs down and it is sometimes easier to apply as well.
I am going through the same thing. Here are the suggestions by all the super friendly and helpful CCers.
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=683559&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0
keep practicing. I have only been making cakes for a yr and I can't believe the difference in my covering skills then to now. Now I use my large crisco so the fondant falls to to sides. maybe roll it alittle thicker. just keep on trying.
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