I used to be in a band many years ago.
When you start off ... basically your rubbish .. and yes you do have to do different things with your hands (and feet) It will seem hard to begin with - but persevere , you can get in time very quickly. Once you have the basics you can start adding thins to it like Tom toms and cymbals.
If you don't own a set - listen to CD's ,distinguish the sounds then replicate them with the following (for a right hander) Snare Drum (Left Hand) , Bass drum (Right foot) and Hi hat cymbals (Right Hand).
Try this website for starters:
http://www.drums-and-drum-sets.com/online-drum -lessons-beginner.php
Good luck