Playing out from the back

[life on mars]

I’ve noticed this season a lot of teams using the new goal kick rule to pass it about a bit only to give it back to the keeper who then whacks it upfield!? What’s the point in that?

And there's been a few feck ups as well, like Arsenal today .

The tactic I presume is too invite the opposing team forwarss nearer to you , too create bigger gaps between the opposition's midfield and its forward line , allowing you to play amongst the spaces , I might be wrong , it doesnt seem sensible to start playing from so deep in your own half otherwise .??