Capture warp

A capture warp, often colloquially referred to as a "dram" or "dram strat" (but not to be confused with the original Dram Strat), is a technique that involves placing Cappy near a capture, quickly performing another task as Mario, and then shaking the controller to cause Cappy to home in on the capture, causing Mario to be warped back to it. This technique is most useful when Mario passes a capture on his way to something, but would then otherwise need to turn around to get back to the capture.

Dram Strat is one of the most famous examples, which involves throwing Cappy upward near a Bullet Bill while Mario collects a Power Moon in an alcove below. The capture warp saves Mario the time that would normally be required to climb out of the alcove and back up to where the Bullet Bills spawn.