Magitek Command

After doing a forum search and google site search for the word "Magitek" I haven't found any information about the problem I experienced with giving characters the Magitek Command.

Once upon a time in my young days I did a playthrough where I got rid everyone save for Terra and Celes' Magic command. In its place I gave everyone a different command. One of the things I encountered was that when characters would use the command, they would baby step forward and down a bit and then fired the beam out of their feet. It was as if the characters were moving with invisible Magitek Armor on.

I'm surprised that l couldn't find a single mention of this in either of my searches. Is their a way to overcome this weirdness, that I am yet unaware of?