Aerial Fortress+ does not activate for aerial passes or through passes

Noticed that after the latest patch (one likely on or around Nov 3rd, 2025), Aerial Fortress+ no longer activates in the following scenarios and is very inconsistent:

(1) defending (clearing the aerial ball) with a ground pass (X on playstation) or through pass (Triangle) commands.

(2) Whereas aerial fortress+ always activated during aerial passes or through passes with e.g. Thomas Chory before the patch, the playstyle+ is no longer activated in any aerial situation (for either ground, through, or lob passes). A 200cm Chory loses air balls to a 185cm player with no aerial fortress, and Chory's sole purpose is to win aerial battles. 

I am certain there is something broken with the Aerial Fortress+ mechanic right now and would be grateful for review, clarification, and a fix.