it has trickled down to grassroots, Ive watched 3 games this weekend ( one i coached and we get them to play a short ball to the CB or LW/RW, but that is due to our GK having a rather poor Goal Kick, kicking from the hands is great though )
i then watched my local non-league B team play, then watched the ladies team play yesterday

all 3 played a short goal Kick 90% of the time