readystance
nounUK /ˈrɛdi stæns/
US /ˈrɛdi stæns/
A readystance is a way of standing that shows you are all set to go.
The runner took a readystance at the starting line, waiting for the whistle.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A frame of mind in which someone feels fully prepared for something.
After studying all week, she was in a readystance for the big test.
3. A setup or arrangement that is kept prepared for immediate use.
The emergency kit stayed in a readystance by the door.
4. A defensive posture taken to react quickly to danger.
The goalie held a readystance as the ball flew toward the net.