counter attack that results in a hit.

a counter attack into the opponent's feint or attack - to be valid it must arrive before the commencement of the attacker's final action

COUNTER-OFFENSIVE action relying on FENCING TIME.

A counter attack which interrupts the opponent during the development of his attack literally "stopping" him from continuing. To do that it must arrive before the finale of the attack begins.

a counter-attack that hits; also a counter-attack whose touch is valid by virtue of its timing.