Technique First importance is to stop the ball. Stay low in stance head up and palms up. Use crossover to catch up with opponent when beat. From baseline, students practice zig zag up side of court with no ball. One player is offense player working on footwork.
Defensive player works on footwork also mainly drop step.
Use same drill with ball. Anticipate the pass over the top. Some teach to open up completely to the ball while fronting post. Be prepared to move around opponent if shot goes up. Stand at side with arm in front.