[asofel]

dear god.

This thread is a perfect example of why you should always confirm whatever rules you're playing under if there's anything at stake.

Bar rules are often not even close to real rules; anything from "omg you miscue, GAME OVER" to "HAHAHA SCRATCH ON BREAK YOU LOSE".

This case its an obvious table scratch. Then, as Diablo said, its either ball in hand if you're playing that way, or in the 'kitchen'. None of this matters tho if people are playing with rules they have in their heads without checking with each other...

btw tuq, ball in hand is often the result of a scratch in amateur leagues like APA and BCA, but often NOT a rule when playing in a bar setting...