Read the following excerpt from “Raymond’s Run” and answer the question.
But once I spread my fingers in the dirt and crouch over the Get on Your Mark, the dream goes and I am solid again and am telling myself, Squeaky you must win, you must win, you are the fastest thing in the world, you can even beat your father up Amsterdam if you really try.
What is the meaning of the word "crouch" as it is used in this passage?
to get dirty
to run fast
to stand up
to squat down