A cross-counter is a
counter-attack
A counterattack is a tactic employed in response to an attack, with the term originating in "war games". The general objective is to negate or thwart the advantage gained by the enemy during attack, while the specific objectives typically seek ...
begun immediately after an opponent throws a
jab
A jab is a type of punch used in martial arts. Several variations of the jab exist, but every jab shares these characteristics: while in a fighting stance, the lead fist is thrown straight ahead and the arm is fully extended from the side of ...
, exploiting the opening in the opponent's position.
Image:cross1.jpg, ''A right straight punch on instance-as a counter-punch after an opponent's left jab''
Image:cross_counter1.jpg, ''A left jab on instance-as a counter-punch (cross) after an opponent's left jab''
Punches (combat)
Boxing terminology
Kickboxing terminology
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