You don't have to shoot on the equivalent mode on Canon models, called AI Servo, but it will make it easier. Here are some brand-specific tips on finding back button focus. Higher-end models like ...

Canon's two new professional cameras ... Lots of photographers swear by back button focus, and just can't imagine going back to the crudeness of half-pressing the shutter button.

Canon EOS R1 | RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM ... Rather than trying to get myself used to back-button focusing, which doesn't start pre-capture*, in the middle of the game, I just turned it off ...