"Fascinating..."

So, yeah, my hand doesn't want want to cooperate. I'm trying to do the simple F chord where the index finger presses (successfully) upon on the first two strings, and it just isn't happening. I've watched the video on it ad nauseum and have been really working with that left hand, but all I get is "plunk." Any help would be most welcome.

Also, my transitions are really coming in, but I've noticed that my right hand wants to dely its reaction to the left hand making the chord shapes. I know that I'm supposed to be hitting the base note as my hand is making the change, but, please, tell that to my right hand. Again, any help would be welcome.

Thanks,

Ember