Point On

The point on in archery refers to the basic or reference setting—usually on the sight. It is the distance at which the sight is adjusted so that the arrow hits the target exactly without any further correction. From this reference, other distances are then adjusted up or down on the sight.

In traditional or barebow archery, the zero point (point-on) can also refer to the farthest distance at which a string-walking shooter can still hit the intended point with the arrow tip.

Significance:

• Important for tournament preparation
• Serves as the baseline for all distance adjustments
• Facilitates reproducible and consistent sight settings