Mouse Keys cursor jump ability

In Windows when using Mouse Keys there is an option to make the cursor jump to a position quickly by holding down the Ctrl key. Conversely holding down the Shift key makes the cursor move more slowly. Is there an analogous option to that for Mouse Keys on the Mac? I've tried holding down Ctrl on the Mac and no jumping happens.

AFAIK, there is no way to modify the distance moved by the mouse when a Mouse Key is pressed.
Sorry,
Archie

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