There is a distinct, panic-inducing feeling that occurs when you realize your opponent is playing a hyper-fast Cycle or Bridge Spam deck.

This article details the exact tactical adjustments and mental fortitude required to completely shut down the fastest players in the game.
Establishing the Rhythm
To break this relentless loop, you must utilize an 'anchor' defensive building, such as a Bomb Tower or a Tesla, placed perfectly in the center of the arena.

By keeping a building alive in the center, you fundamentally slow down the pace of the entire match, preventing them from spamming the bridge freely.
Stay calm.Use swarm units to surround their fast attackers.If you successfully defend their fast push and have a massive elixir advantage, counter-attack immediately. The Inevitable Crush
You will take chip damage, you will be constantly reacting, and you will feel like you are losing the entire time.

You can now afford to drop your massive 8-elixir tank in the back and still have plenty of elixir to defend their desperate Bridge Spam attempts on the opposite lane.
The Speedy ThreatHow it WinsThe SolutionHog / Balloon Cycle (2.6 Cost)Out-rotates your defensive building, allowing the attacker a free, clear path to the towerUse Tornado to pull the attacker to your King Tower early; King Tower activation ruins their math entirelyBridge Spam (P.E.K.K. Here is more information regarding tower rush take a look at the web site. A / Ram)Punishes you the exact second you spend 5+ elixir in the back by rushing the opposite lanePlay hyper-defensively in the middle; never play expensive cards in the back during single elixir The Calm Before the Storm
Fast decks rely heavily on causing panic and capitalizing on the clumsy, expensive mistakes that follow.

Patience always defeats panic.