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

Fast decks prey entirely on players who panic, over-defend, and leak elixir.
Slowing the Pace: The Defensive Anchor
If you use a Cannon to defend their Hog Rider, they will play four 1-elixir cards to cycle back to a second Hog Rider before your Cannon is back in your hand.

These buildings not only stop the immediate threat but usually survive the encounter, remaining on the board as a massive physical barrier against their next rapid attack.
Bridge Spam players will often drop a unit in the left lane, wait for your response, and instantly drop a unit in the right lane.Use swarm units to surround their fast attackers.They have no heavy defenses to stop a massive push. The Inevitable Crush
Your sole objective during single elixir is simply survival; keep your towers above 50% health and do not allow them to build a massive lead.

Once your tank crosses the river supported by heavy splash units, their cheap 1-elixir skeletons and ice spirits will be utterly useless, and their defenses will shatter under the weight of the deathball.
Enemy StrategyThe GoalThe 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. If you have any inquiries pertaining to where and how you can use tower rush, you can call us at our own web-page. K.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 Staying Zen
If you refuse to panic, their entire strategy falls apart.

Be the anchor, weather the storm, and crush them in overtime.