What does the cryptic crossword clue "To give extra training increases what sportsman bags (7)" mean?

The definition is "To give extra training". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UPS (synonym="increases") + KILL (synonym="what a sportsman bags") = UPSKILL; definition: "To give extra training" The answer is UPSKILL.

To give extra training increases what sportsman bags (7)

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