Counter Hit

A counter hit refers to an attack landed when the opponent is in the process of starting up their attack.

Description
Counter hits, depending on the game, grant various bonuses if pulled off correctly.

Street Fighter IV series
If a Level 1 Focus Attack, which normally has no effect, strikes an attacking opponent, it will crumple them. Higher level Focus Attacks do not have this property, and are instead inherently able to crumple any opponent it hits.

Street Fighter X Tekken
If a Level 2 Super Charge is Dash Cancelled, the next hit landed will automatically be a counter hit.