y = -0.01x^2 + 0.5x + 3
when the height y = 8
-0.01x^2 + 0.5x + 3 = 8
-0.01x^2 + 0.5x - 5 = 0
x = 13.82 and x = 36.18 so the ball is at least 8 ft high from 13.82 and 36.18 feet inclusive.- from the player.
If the player is 30 ft from the net then the ball is likely to go over the net.
