The logic behind it is supposedly you retain possession more with the short quick pass and move game. Takes longer to get the ball upfield, but gives better chance percentage.

With the big punt up field, the kicking team have around a 60/40 chance of retaining possession.

However, when the short passes out fooks up, it inevitably leads to a goal for the opposition.

Personally, I'm an old traditionalist and prefer the long hoofs as the current tippy-tappy reminds me of that youthful Crewe team of the 90s under dodgy Dario.