In Shaolin its called Yun ding (cloud covers the peak of the mountain). Its one of the most common techniques and appears in just about every form in Shaolin and a great deal in northern longfist styles.
Appears in the southern styles a lot too....
In the middle, how do you think this move is applied? The opponent is to one side, not in front. In the large frame the hand is above the head, in the small frame the hand touches the head.