coup de main - noun
\ˌkΓΌ-dΙ™-ˈmaⁿ
Definition of coup de main : an attack that achieves complete surprise.

Sonic Sprite Sheet -

Idle / Looking: β€’ Standing (blinking, 2 frames) β€’ Looking up / down

Peel-out / Spin dash charge: πŸ’¨πŸ’¨πŸ’¨πŸ’¨ (dust cloud + leaning back) sonic sprite sheet

Hurt / Knocked back: β˜… (star ring loss, flinch) Idle / Looking: β€’ Standing (blinking, 2 frames)

[ SPRITE SHEET: SONIC (Sega Genesis / MD) ] Walking / Running (12 frames): β†’ β†’ β†’ β†’ β†’ β†’ β†’ β†’ β†’ β†’ β†’ β†’ (Progressive lean & leg cycle, 3 speeds) Idle / Looking: β€’ Standing (blinking