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I always focus on what you do before you catch the ball - that's really where post moves start. Learn how to set yourself up on a player. You can get away with just a couple of moves when you have the ball if you learn good footwork to setup for the entry pass. Of course, you must also be asware of using your moves to set up the catch in areas where you are most dangerous. And good off-the-ball footwork is also essential when defending the post.
I always tell my players that you must work hardest when you don't have the ball. For a post player, that is generally more than 95% of the time you are on the floor (50% is defense, and guards dominate the possession time on offense). If you can master your time off the ball, you can be successful. You will recognize when you are working too hard with the ball by these kind of symptoms: forced shots, turnovers, and offensive fouls - all decidely negative results of too little work off the ball, to much effort to get something going with the ball.
As for on the ball, having a good 8-12 foot jumper, a mastery of left and right hooks and lay-ups, and 70-80% (minimum - more is better!) free throw shooting are essential to getting the most from your touches (and will make the little guys want to feed you the ball - more touches!).
Work hard when you don't have it, make 'em pay when you get it!
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