Shadow Demon just stole a ball in a basketball game and intends to throw a pass to a teammate. Legion Commander who is heading towards the basket at a constant speed of 2.60 m/s. If Legion Commander is to catch the ball at a height of 2.15 m at point A while in full stride to execute a between the legs 360° windmill dunk. Determine the speed and the angle from the vertical with which Shadow Demon should throw the ball. Note that the initial distance between the two teammates is 12.20 meters and that of Legion Commander and point A is 6.10 meters

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Shadow Demon just stole a ball in a basketball game and intends to throw a pass to a teammate. Legion Commander who is heading towards the basket at a constant speed of 2.60 m/s. If Legion Commander is to catch the ball at a height of 2.15 m at point A while in full stride to execute a between the legs 360° windmill dunk. Determine the speed and the angle from the vertical with which Shadow Demon should throw the ball. Note that the initial distance between the two teammates is 12.20 meters and that of Legion Commander and point A is 6.10 meters.

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